Senior Architect

Chiang | O’Brien Architects is an award-winning firm specializing in sustainable, innovative design, with our portfolio focused on higher education. We provide our team members with opportunities to work on projects of varying scales that are rewarding, impactful, and sustainable. We prioritize exceptional service and creative design solutions.

We are looking for talented, motivated design professionals to join our team. We currently have a Senior Architect position for candidates with 12+ years of experience, preferably working with higher education or other institutional clients. The role will involve working on projects from conception through construction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects that range in scale from interior renovations to full gut building renovations and new buildings, from programming and feasibility through construction administration.
• Maintain integrity of concept and design work.
• Evaluate existing building conditions.
• Manage construction contract administration (CA) services, including conducting site visits and coordination with the owner.
• Coordinate timely, responsive review and responses to submittals and requests for information from the construction team.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate design ideas
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work efforts between multiple disciplines, external consultants, and internal staff
• Knowledge of Revit (proficiency required), AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape (recommended), and other design communication tools
• Ability to document projects and detail designs in Revit
• Extensive experience with specification writing and oversight
• Extensive experience with review of and analysis of code and regulatory requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and design skills, and experience with large consultant teams.
• Excellent project delivery experience, including construction documentation and construction contract administration (CA).
• Wide range of knowledge of architectural practice and construction in general.
• Experience with sustainable design, resilient design, and accessibility.
• Excellent English language communication and client interface skills

Qualifications

• US Architectural licensure required, with 12+ years of experience
• LEED Certification or WELL
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Full benefits package provided, including 401k with firm contributions, PTO and professional development programs. Chiang | O’Brien strives for an extremely collaborative environment with opportunities for career development and learning.

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000, subject to the candidate’s experience, skills, and reference feedback.

Interested candidates should submit resume, a short portfolio, writing samples, and at least three references to Grace Chiang, [email protected]

Chiang | O’Brien Architects is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

Please submit your materials to Grace Chiang at [email protected].