What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Architect – Civic & Historic Design position at VCBO Architecture?
Overview
VCBO Architecture is seeking an experienced Architect to lead design and delivery on impactful projects across a range of sectors. This role is ideal for a design- and technically-strong leader who enjoys guiding teams, shaping project vision, and contributing to a collaborative studio culture.
You’ll work with a high level of autonomy, mentor staff, and help advance design quality and best practices across the firm. Experience in civic and/or historic projects is highly valued.
About VCBO
VCBO is an award-winning architecture firm based in downtown Salt Lake City. Our work spans education, civic, healthcare, religious, and commercial projects, with a focus on strengthening communities through thoughtful design.
We value mentorship, professional growth, and balance, and support a studio culture that’s both design-driven and genuinely human (yes, including a 9/80 option and the occasional office dodgeball game).
Key Responsibilities
VCBO Architecture is seeking an experienced Architect to lead design and delivery on impactful projects across a range of sectors. This role is ideal for a design- and technically-strong leader who enjoys guiding teams, shaping project vision, and contributing to a collaborative studio culture.
You’ll work with a high level of autonomy, mentor staff, and help advance design quality and best practices across the firm. Experience in civic and/or historic projects is highly valued.
About VCBO
VCBO is an award-winning architecture firm based in downtown Salt Lake City. Our work spans education, civic, healthcare, religious, and commercial projects, with a focus on strengthening communities through thoughtful design.
We value mentorship, professional growth, and balance, and support a studio culture that’s both design-driven and genuinely human (yes, including a 9/80 option and the occasional office dodgeball game).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design, technical direction, and documentation for complex architectural projects
- Mentor and guide interdisciplinary teams
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal staff to align design vision and execution
- Oversee quality and consistency from concept through construction
- Represent the firm in presentations and stakeholder meetings
- Contribute to firmwide design and technical initiatives
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 10 years of professional experience
- Licensure preferred
- Strong Revit proficiency; familiarity with additional design and BIM tools a plus
- Experience across multiple project types, with civic and/or historic project experience preferred
- Clear communicator with the ability to lead, mentor, and manage complex work