Senior Architect

AtkinsRéalis
Tampa, FL
Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Architect to join our Architecture team in Tampa, FL studio, leading innovative design solutions and coordinating complex projects from concept to completion. This role offers the opportunity to work across all levels of the firm, contribute to business development efforts, and shape impactful environments through creative thinking, technical expertise, and client engagement.

Your role

  • Define and drive architectural vision across large-scale, high-impact projects.
  • Influence firm-wide design standards, methodologies, and innovation strategies.
  • Serve as a thought leader in design excellence, sustainability, and technology integration.
  • Lead complex projects from concept through construction, ensuring design integrity and technical accuracy.
  • Oversee multidisciplinary coordination, risk management, and quality control.
  • Resolve high-level design and construction challenges with strategic solutions.
  • Cultivate long-term client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
  • Lead client presentations, negotiations, and project alignment discussions.
  • Translate client goals into actionable design strategies.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff, fostering professional growth.
  • Build high-performing teams and promote a collaborative studio culture.
  • Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
  • Lead proposal development, interviews, and marketing efforts.
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and public forums.
  • Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Guide permitting processes and liaise with regulatory agencies.
  • Provide expert oversight on construction documentation and specifications.
  • Champion emerging technologies, materials, and sustainable practices.
  • Contribute to publications, speaking engagements, or academic collaborations.
  • Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the firm.

About you

  • Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
  • Licensed Architect with long-standing registration (NCARB preferred).
  • Advanced certifications (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP, PMP, CDT) are highly valued.
  • Over 20 years of architectural experience with a strong portfolio of built work.
  • Extensive leadership in complex, large-scale projects across multiple sectors.
  • Deep knowledge of building systems, codes, construction methods, and regulatory processes.
  • Experience in project types such as (aviation, rail, transit, commercial, education)
  • Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-build, IPD, P3).
  • Recognized expertise in architectural design, detailing, and technical execution.
  • Advanced proficiency in BIM (Revit), AutoCAD, and visualization tools.
  • Strong understanding of sustainable design, smart building technologies, and materials innovation.
  • Proven ability to resolve complex design and construction challenges.
  • Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff.
  • Strategic thinker with experience influencing firm-wide design direction and standards.
  • Strong project management skills, including financial oversight and risk mitigation.
  • Ability to guide organizational growth and support executive-level decision-making.
  • Trusted advisor to clients with a history of long-term relationship building.
  • Skilled in business development, proposal strategy, and securing major commissions.
  • Effective communicator and presenter in high-stakes settings.
  • Active contributor to professional organizations, conferences, or publications.
  • Recognized as a thought leader in design, sustainability, or innovation.
  • Committed to continuous learning and advancing the profession.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $100,700 - $167,800 depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here .

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Worker Type

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Job Type

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Posted 2025-12-27

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