July 8, 2026

Senior Project Architect

Collective Architecture Washington, District of Columbia

Senior Project Architect
Washington, DC

Position Overview

The Senior Project Architect is responsible for providing team leadership for all aspects of project process phases, including finished plans, specification, and material selections. The Sr. Project Architect ensures all design intent is incorporated into the construction document. This individual is responsible for managing all project related consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.




Primary Responsibilities:


Provide team leadership for the technical arm of the project


Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for permit and construction documents


Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction


Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples


Manage resources and consultants related to project, including regulatory agencies


Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts. Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and construction drawings


Assist in managing project budgets, client expectations, and team staffing


Participate in the preparation of presentations, design drawings and details


Perform additional duties and/or assist with other projects as needed




Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:


Minimum of ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience, including Corporate Interiors


Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or related field


Licensed Architect preferred


LEED accreditation a plus (not required)


Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques


Experience in construction document preparation and field observation


High level of proficiency in Revit AutoCAD, rhino, 3D max, and grasshopper software and/or other 3D modeling software programs


Strong leadership and management skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skill


Exceptional organizational and planning skills. Strong attention to detail and follow-up


Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to convey complex information in a succinct and clear manner


Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)


Extensive knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections and specifications


Graphics visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas


Professional demeanor and presentation


Strong prioritization and planning skills. Ability to successfully manage projects and tasks with competing deadlines and priorities


Clear understanding of and ability to work with architectural drawings sets


Ability to work well in a team oriented and fast paced environment, and as an independent contributor


Exceptional service orientation and commitment to excellence


Ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changes


Ability to travel as needed


Must be legally eligible to work in the United States




Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:


This position involves leading people and managing projects. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.


The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.


Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.


This position involves occasional travel to meetings, client locations and for other business-related matters.


The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




To Apply For This Role


Qualified applicants must submit their resume and portfolio to [email protected]

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