Sevan Multi-Site Solutions provides construction services, program management, site assessments, and design for retail, restaurant, and government projects world-wide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Walgreens, Starbucks, 7-Eleven, and Chipotle to name a few. We provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction and program management. Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company.

The Senior Project Architect is as a member of the design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services within a dedicated design team. A licensed architect with practical knowledge on managing an architectural practice. The Senior Project Architect responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the team’s day-to-day operating activities.
• Provides business input related to the architecture and engineering professions.
• Responsible to managing client programs, department managers and staff.
• Accountable for developing department design standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the department’s daily operations and performance.
• Develops internal processes and protocol to ensure the design team runs effectively.
• Assists Leadership with department’s business management.
• Helps in setting goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, project tracking, invoicing and accruals, and allocation of available resources.
• Supports business growth and market expansion. Identifies new business opportunities for new and existing clients.
• Assists Leadership with RFP’s and proposals to determine goals, time frame, budget limitations.
• Reviews proposals from consulting engineers for conformity to project requirements and determines acceptable fees for work.
• Prepares project proposals and change orders requests and submits to client for approval.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors.
• Meets with Design Project Managers and reports workload, project status and staffing needs.
• Provides architectural knowledge and technical expertise.
• Provides building code and zoning ordinance expertise to design staff.
• Provides ADA expertise to the design staff.
• Assists in interviewing and hiring new team staff.
• Supervises other Design team members.
• Develops and monitors quality and production standards for projects.
• Fosters the personal and professional development of the staff.
• Responsible for the onboarding and training of new staff.
• Completes the required continuing education requirements per their jurisdiction to maintain their professional license.
• Supervises and mentors licensure candidates in the NCARB AXP program.
• Eligible for Designer of Record signing and sealing responsibilities, based on business need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent; Master’s degree or Licensed Architect preferred, or in pursuit of License.
• 12 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert in REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated mastery of supervising an architectural practice with comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and advanced techniques.
• Expertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials. Ability to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time.
• Experience in multi-site projects preferred.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Exemplifies and promotes our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity.
• Embrace key Sevan-wide initiatives, like Safety and Sustainability.
• Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends training programs and assists in the development of interns / co-ops.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.