Senior Architect - Food & Beverage (Multiple Locations)

Company: Burns & McDonnell
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionThe Senior Architect will lead project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of project types including corporate, healthcare, sport venues, data centers, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Senior Architect will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting architectural plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors, or client needs.

• Lead architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the architectural industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds/develops non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of materials.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead, and manage key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare, present, and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the architectural practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other architectural teams.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Architecture from an accredited program and 8 years of architectural experience, consulting preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard architectural techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Expert computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Expert computer skills (e.g., BIM (Revit), Adobe Suites, and 3D rendering programs).
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Expert attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed architectural documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Registered Architect Preferred.Compensation$95,000.00-180,000.00 AnnuallyThe expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.BenefitsOur extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the page.This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/VeteransJob ArchitecturePrimary Location US-IL-ChicagoOther Locations US-CO-Denver, US-MN-Minneapolis/St PaulSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 25% of the TimeReq ID: 250528Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS
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