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Senior Project Architect

Grand Rapids, MI, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead architectural design and project delivery for mid- to large-scale projects from conceptual design through construction completion, managing teams of architects, designers, and engineers.

Role type

Senior IC Project Architect

Builds

Mid- to large-scale building projects across sectors including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial, Transportation, and Federal.

Domain

Architecture, Construction, Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Architectural design & construction management)

Required skills

Architectural design, project management, team leadership, contract document development, building code compliance, construction methods, sustainability practices, cost analysis, logistics, procurement, design software proficiency (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion), visualization tools

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Architecture, federal project experience, LEED Accreditation, portfolio of impactful designs

Technologies

Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, BIM, ACC, AI, Bluebeam

Responsibilities

Provide architectural guidance, calculations, analysis, and recommendations; manage groups of architects, designers, and specialists; lead development of contract documents through SD, DD, CD, and CA phases; prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications; coordinate quality control reviews of contract documents; coordinate internal and external A/E disciplines; attend design reviews with clients and municipal agencies; validate design decisions based on cost analysis; evaluate contractor progress during construction; apply creative design thinking to client business problems.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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