Senior Architect - Federal Projects

Larson Design Group • Full-time • Phoenix, AZ • $85k - $135k / year • 1m ago

About Us
At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you’ll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Senior Architect – Federal Projects provides design leadership and technical expertise for complex federal projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for an experienced architect who thrives in highly regulated environments and is passionate about delivering secure, compliant, and high-quality design solutions for government clients. The Senior Architect leads multidisciplinary teams, serves as a trusted advisor to federal clients, and ensures all project deliverables meet stringent federal standards, agency requirements, and firm quality expectations. This position plays a critical role in shaping project success through strong leadership, technical oversight, and comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and architectural design of complex federal projects, demonstrating advanced technical expertise and the ability to independently manage sophisticated design challenges.
Review, coordinate, and refine work produced by project team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with federal design standards, agency guidelines, and project objectives.
Prepare and oversee the development of detailed construction documents that meet federal requirements, emphasizing constructability, security, and long-term performance.
Apply expert knowledge of federal, state, and local architectural codes, standards, and regulations, including agency-specific criteria, to resolve design issues and ensure full regulatory compliance.
Collaborate closely with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to promote effective communication and coordination throughout all phases of federal project delivery.
Conduct final Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews to verify that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and federal client requirements prior to submission.
Support project managers and technical leadership in proposal development, scope definition, and labor-hour estimating, providing technical insight aligned with federal procurement processes.
Serve as a primary client liaison, working directly with federal agencies and project teams to define, communicate, and refine project scope while translating client objectives into successful design solutions.
Mentor and guide architectural staff, fostering professional development, technical excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor of Architecture (5-year program) or Master of Architecture (6-year program) from a NAAB-accredited institution is required.
Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of job-related experience.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Architect (RA) with NCARB certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong leadership skills that promote collaboration and project success.
Advanced understanding in Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch-Up, Photoshop, and other related software programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and other external sources.

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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