Ballinger · 17 hours ago
Senior Project Architect
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expBallinger is a long-standing architecture and engineering firm dedicated to innovative solutions for complex challenges. They are seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead and oversee the design and implementation of architectural projects in higher education, healthcare, and corporate spaces, while also mentoring team members and coordinating with clients and stakeholders.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead team 3D renderings
Generate redlines in a documentation set
Accountability for budget adherence
Act as a team-wide mentor and actively share knowledge
Advise on firm standards (RUG / Technical / Templates / Specs)
Engage in internal project leadership (lead a component or discipline within a project team)
Engage in external project leadership (lead project with client and contractor)
Present and provide day to day support to client and external project team
Perform ongoing studies for process improvement
Build on industry network, potentially through trade organizations, local events, speaking, or conferences where applicable
Assignments may include working with a team through programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration activities, with the expectation of gradual independence and demonstrated leadership in these areas
Conduct design-related research
Work with external consultants, product reps, and fabricators
Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
Mentor team members with less experience
Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through the job experience, repetition, and scalability of tasks and responsibilities
Participate in construction administration related activities as applicable to the level of responsibility by project
Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction
Qualification
Required
BS or BA degree in Architecture or equivalent (or knowledge gained over years of work experience)
Registered Architect (RA)
Highly versed with preparing full sets of design documents using Revit, Bluebeam
Superb production, analytical, and communication skills and be able to perform well in a design environment
Proficiency in one of the following: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape or other modeling software applications
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Attention to detail
Strong knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
Strong written and verbal communication, problem solving, and time management skills
Exercise independent judgement
Preferred
15+ years of design experience preferred
Bachelor or Master of Architecture
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Prescription
Wellness
FSA/HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Plan with company contribution
Commuter Benefits
Paid Holidays
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Community Volunteer Events
Fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office
Company
Ballinger
Ballinger is an architecture & planning company offering designing, planning, and architectural services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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