Senior Architect

Roles and responsibilities

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Architect to join our team! In this role you will get to perform a wide variety of difficult architectural assignments by applying architectural design standards, practices, and techniques.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performs a variety of assignments such as conducting architectural studies, developing design concepts and design criteria, and preparing related reports.
• Reviews CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards prepared by Architectural Designers. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Writes construction specifications and prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
• Interfaces with suppliers as required.
• Reviews supplier drawings and samples, and performs technical bid analyses.
• Coordinates work with engineering and construction units at project site. Reviews, approves, and issues detailed design and construction drawings and specifications prepared by others.
• Provides the seal and signature of a professional architect when required by statute or contract.
• Provides technical guidance to lower-level Architects and Architectural Designer/Drafters working on the same project.
• Keeps abreast of current technologies via technical subscriptions and attendance at conferences.
• Prepares staffing estimates and execution plans.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Desired candidate profile

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent) is required
10+ years of Related Experience. Professional registration is required at this level.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Requires proficiency in the application of architectural design standards, practices, techniques, and concepts.
Proficiency in CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with architectural design is also required.
The ability to make presentations to clients and others is preferred.
Provides the seal and signature of a professional architect when required by statute or contract.
Provides technical guidance to lower-level Architects and Architectural Designer/Drafters working on the same project.
Keeps abreast of current technologies via technical subscriptions and attendance at conferences.
Prepares staffing estimates and execution plans.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.