Senior Architect

Lead Amazing Projects. Inspire Great People. Create Places That Matter.

We're looking for a passionate Senior Architect who enjoys tackling complex challenges, building strong client relationships, and mentoring the next generation of design talent. If you're ready to lead impactful projects and have fun doing it, let's build something incredible together.

About HFA - Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Architect has gained broad experience in multiples projects types and clients or garnered enough experience in a single client and/or project type to be seen as an expert in that particular area and recognized as a leader in the industry based on experiences.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development of marketing documents that accurately communicate firm experience and capabilities.
• Participate in professional development activities that offer exchanges with other design professionals and potential clients.
• Expanded management responsible for program.
  • Establish project milestones with Design Team.
  • Conduct periodic progress meetings with Design Team.
  • Develop and maintain effective and productive relationships with clients.
  • Establish fees, determine scope of work, and prepare proposals for assigned projects.
  • Manage client budgets, schedules, project communications and documentation.
  • Assign project teams to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
• Identify changes in project scope that require additional services and manage modifications to the contract.
• Maintain positive work environment within firm that facilitates cooperation, teamwork, and staff morale.
• Direct training and mentoring for new and junior staff.

Management Requirements: 8+ staff
Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in architecture or equivalent education or experience
Licensure Requirements: Architectural registration with current licensure, NCARB registration preferred; LEED Green Associate accreditation desired