Senior Design Architect - Higher Education
Company: Progressive Companies
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
As a Senior Design Architect, you will lead and elevate the
design vision on medium-to-large-scale projects. You will
synthesize design excellence with technical precision, mentor
emerging designers, and contribute to shaping our firmwide design
culture. Your work will influence how we integrate
Performance-Based Design principles with creativity, function, and
community impact. Deliver Results 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in
Architecture or equivalent education/experience required for
professional licensure; Master’s degree preferred. Licensure as a
Registered Architect (RA) required; NCARB certification preferred.
Typically 15 years of post-graduate experience and/or 10 years of
experience as a licensed architect. Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD
required; additional experience with SketchUp, Adobe Creative
Suite, and BSD Spec Link preferred. AIA membership and CSI-CDT
certification preferred (training available). LEED AP BDC
accreditation preferred. Demonstrated experience mentoring staff,
contributing to firmwide design culture, and leading collaborative
design processes.
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