Progressive Companies · 2 weeks ago
Senior Design Architect - Higher Education
Greenville, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expProgressive Companies is a firm dedicated to innovative design and sustainable practices, seeking a Senior Design Architect to lead design vision on medium-to-large-scale projects. The role involves mentoring designers, ensuring technical compliance, and guiding project teams while integrating Performance-Based Design principles.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural design process from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with client vision and project goals
Prepare and oversee design documentation including technical drawings, presentations, and 3D renderings
Guide and support project teams in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite, ensuring high-quality output
Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors to align disciplines and maintain design intent
Develop work plans and manage deliverables to meet project budget and schedule expectations
Ensure technical compliance, QA/QC standards, and alignment with code and Performance Based Design principles
Mentor junior architects and participate in firmwide design critiques, initiatives, and competitions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent education/experience required for professional licensure
Licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) required
Typically 15 years of post-graduate experience and/or 10 years of experience as a licensed architect
Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD required
Demonstrated experience mentoring staff, contributing to firmwide design culture, and leading collaborative design processes
Preferred
Master's degree
NCARB certification
Additional experience with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and BSD Spec Link
AIA membership and CSI-CDT certification (training available)
LEED AP BD+C accreditation
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program
Hybrid work schedule
Summer hours
Profit-sharing
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Paid service-learning hours available to every employee
Corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities
Company
Progressive Companies
We are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways that deliver what clients need today and preparing them for what’s to come.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase