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Senior Licensed Architect at SMRT — Design with Purpose
Are you ready to shape the future of high-performance environments?
At SMRT, we don’t just design buildings—we create spaces that elevate communities, drive innovation, and solve complex challenges. As our next licensed Architect, you’ll lead transformative projects that blend technical precision with creative vision. Your work will influence how people experience the built environment, from concept through construction.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll guide architectural projects from start to finish, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards of design, performance, and compliance.
Lead documentation and design coordination across engineering disciplinesEnsure code and standards compliance through thorough research and reviewCollaborate with regulatory agencies throughout the permitting processManage project communications, including meeting notes, cost estimates, and agency feedbackDevelop program requirements and oversee construction budgets and schedulesDirect the production of construction drawings and specificationsFacilitate collaboration among project teams, clients, and consultantsUphold quality control standards and conduct peer reviews of complex projectsMentor junior architectural staff and foster professional growthAdvance in specialized areas such as Design, Technical Leadership, Sustainability, Project Delivery, and Construction Administration
What Makes SMRT Unique:
We’re a team of architects, engineers, planners, and professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges through design. Our clients bring us first-of-a-kind opportunities, tight deadlines, and ambitious goals—and we respond with curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. We engage our full design team from the start to define outcomes, sustainability targets, and stretch goals that guide every project. Founded in 1884, SMRT carries a legacy of innovation into the future, focused on technically complex, high-performance environments that shape communities and enhance lives.
Here, your creativity thrives. Flexible work arrangements support your rhythm. Wellness benefits reflect our belief that health starts with our team. And professional development is part of the journey. We cultivate an inclusive and supportive workplace where people feel fulfilled, challenged, and accepted. We listen, question, design, and deliver—together.
For more information on who were are and what we do, visit smrtinc.com/careers
Benefits:
Flexible work environment6 weeks of paid time off (vacation, sick, community service)Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with automatic company contributionEducation and training assistanceLicensure renewal reimbursementRequirements:
What You Bring:
A strong command of construction drawings and document production workflowsConfidence leading project meetings with design teams, clients, and consultantsProficiency in RevitCommitment to maintaining continuing education credits for licensureA passion for mentoring and developing junior staff
Requirements:
Licensed or eligible for licensure in ME, MA, or NYBachelor of Architecture or equivalent undergraduate degree plus a Master of ArchitectureMinimum of 8 years of professional experience
Compensation:
Compensation for this role will be aligned with the candidate’s experience, skills, and the responsibilities of the position, and is guided by market benchmarks and internal leveling. We include salary ranges in our job postings to promote transparency, support pay equity, and help candidates make informed decisions.
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