SHP ยท 1 day ago
Senior Project Architect
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSHP is a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm committed to shaping environments that positively impact communities. The Senior Project Architect will lead the architectural process from programming through construction, providing technical expertise and mentorship across various public and private sector projects.
Architecture & Planning
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically 3-5, depending on size and complexity
Oversee the full architectural process, from early programming through construction administration
Mentor project architects and emerging professionals through technical coaching, delegation, and quality feedback
Provide advanced technical knowledge in the development of construction documents for a range of building types and systems, including masonry and steel structures
Serve as a technical leader and contributor in market sectors such as libraries, public buildings, and institutional projects
Influence firmwide QA/QC standards and lead architecture team sessions on focused topics tied to your expertise
Manage and coordinate work across multidisciplinary consultant teams, ensuring design intent is respected and issues are identified and resolved early
Maintain a strong presence in the professional community through participation in boards, committees, or AIA chapters (e.g., AIA Cincinnati, AIA Ohio)
Contribute to a collaborative design process from day one-ensuring clarity, consistency, and communication throughout every phase
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture required
Architectural licensure required
Proven experience managing architectural projects from schematic design through construction administration
Demonstrated depth in public and private markets, with strong knowledge of civic, cultural, or library work
Experience working across diverse building systems and materials, including complex structural types
Strong history of delivering precise, buildable construction documents with minimal corrections needed
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
Understanding of code, permitting, and consultant coordination best practices
Ability to lead and support diverse project teams and mentor junior staff
Clear time management skills, with the ability to prioritize strategically rather than reactively
Collaborative spirit, with a commitment to solving problems and delivering high-quality work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable leading client meetings, consultant coordination efforts, and internal technical reviews
Candidates for this role should be willing and able to travel as needed, often with short notice
Preferred
LEED accreditation or familiarity with sustainable design practices is a plus
Active involvement in professional or civic boards (e.g., zoning, non-profits, AIA committees) preferred
Familiarity with AI-based design tools and emerging technologies is a plus
Company
SHP
We are a team of dynamic architects, engineers, and designers who maximize the utility, beauty, and wonder of space.
Founded in 1901
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Sackenheim
President & CEO
Todd Thackery
Partner
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