Role: Senior Project Architect

Market Sector: Industrial & Manufacturing

Reports To: Team Manager, Hans Schmidt

Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Created: January 13, 2026

Industrial & Manufacturing Team:

Our Industrial & Manufacturing market sector practices broadly. This position will provide an opportunity to collaborate with integrated design teams on projects of various sizes and complexity. Team members can react positively to a variety of design priorities, styles, and project delivery methods.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with and under minimal direction of Principals and Project Managers to develop and creatively design concepts for client projects.
• You will perform architectural design and documentation work for projects involving construction of new buildings, additions and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.
• Interfaces with client on design issues, assists with trouble shooting where needed and determines and develops architectural solutions.
• Interpret design concepts (partnering with Project Manager & Designer) and assist with translating them into workable construction systems and evaluating alternatives to develop solutions. Assists Project Manager with oversight on design efforts and document development on complex/larger projects.
• Coordinate specifications and drawings, including consultant coordination and can make independent decisions for projects and project teams.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination of project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
• Review and implement pertinent local, state, and federal applicable building codes, ensure constructability, and maintain architectural standards of practice.
• Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project, coordinate QA/QC project review and implement recommendations.
• Responsible for finished plans, specifications, and material approval within project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in all aspects of construction administration duties including site visits, shop drawing reviews, RFI's, change orders, review pay applications, etc.
• Maintains records to document phases of client/architect/contractor relationship and activities.
• Receives project direction from the Project Manager and at times, will manage overall client projects.
• Mentors design associates and assists Project Manager with work direction to staff members on architectural design concepts to create a learning and growing environment.

Client Interface:

• The project team all work together on developing a positive relationship of trust with our clients and fostering a commitment to external and internal client service.
• You may regularly communicate with clients to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.
• May work with Project Manager and client to confirm objectives and formulate options; may prepare and conduct design and technical presentations for team and/or clients and may participate in marketing efforts.
• At times, may manage client relationships and projects.
• Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Listen for and seek out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.

Your Skills, Experience and Competencies:

• You are preferably a licensed Architect with a minimum of 10+ years of experience, including experience in Industrial & Manufacturing industry projects.
• You have experience in all phases of architecture and the ability to coordinate all aspects of assigned projects. Experience includes site planning and zoning analysis
• You provide attention to detail, good organizational skills, excellent follow-through skills, can juggle multiple tasks and multiple priorities as well as consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bluebeam and Image Processing - Affinity Photo experience is not necessary but is a plus.

Salary & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 annually. Salary may be impacted by candidates' years of experience, specific market sector experience, licensure and/or potential involvement in business development. Individuals in this role working more than 32 hours a week are eligible to participate in our benefit programs which include bonuses, profit sharing, 401K contributions, paid time off, continuing education, licensure & professional memberships as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short and long-term disability programs. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment allowing employees to work remotely two days a week.

Meet Hans Schmidt, I&M Team Manager: Meet Häns Schmidt

Website & Contact:

To learn more about our firm please visit our website at www.popedesign.com

We are committed to creating a positive work culture that is supportive, inclusive, and flexible for all, including you! Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume and portfolio through our website [redacted]