Position: Architect III
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Work Type: Hybrid Eligible / Office-Based
Years of Experience: 8–18+ Years Total Experience | 5+ Years Post-Licensure
Salary: Pay based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and licensed Architect III to join a collaborative architectural
team supporting healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects. This role is designed for
an experienced architectural professional capable of independently leading technical
production efforts, managing project segments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and
contributing as a senior technical resource throughout all phases of project delivery.
The Architect III will take ownership of assigned project scopes from schematic design
through construction administration while ensuring technical accuracy, coordination quality,
schedule adherence, and successful project execution. This role involves increasing
leadership responsibilities including consultant coordination, mentoring junior staff,
participating in client-facing meetings, and supporting construction administration activities
independently.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, advanced Revit proficiency, deep
understanding of building systems and codes, and the ability to manage complex project
coordination with minimal oversight. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to
independently resolve technical and coordination challenges while effectively communicating
with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients.
This position offers significant visibility, leadership growth, and long-term advancement
opportunities within a collaborative and technically focused architectural environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Own assigned project segments from schematic design through construction documents
with full accountability for technical accuracy, multidisciplinary coordination, documentation
quality, and on-time project delivery.
▪ Lead multi-discipline coordination efforts with MEP, structural, civil, and specialty
consultants; independently resolve technical conflicts and coordination issues while
supporting overall project execution.
▪ Perform and document comprehensive code analysis including:
- IBC (International Building Code)
- ADA/ABA accessibility standards
- FGI guidelines
- State and local building codes
- Life safety and occupancy requirements
▪ Translate code analysis findings into practical design solutions, technical documentation,
and coordinated project deliverables.
▪ Direct the day-to-day production efforts of Architect I and Architect II team members
assigned to projects; conduct redline reviews and provide structured, actionable technical
guidance and mentorship.
▪ Lead RFI review, submittal review, and construction administration coordination activities
during the construction phase.
▪ Conduct site observations independently and prepare field reports documenting construction
progress, deficiencies, and coordination issues.
▪ Represent the firm during: - Client meetings
- OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings
- Consultant coordination meetings
- Technical review sessions
▪ Present design solutions, technical recommendations, and project updates with increasing
authority and confidence.
▪ Author and review project specifications across multiple CSI divisions; support
specification coordination and quality control efforts throughout project development.
▪ Identify project-related scope, schedule, coordination, and technical risks and communicate
proactively with project leadership teams.
▪ Support quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure consistency, accuracy,
and compliance across all project documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
▪ Licensed Architect required — Michigan registration or confirmed reciprocity eligibility
required.
▪ AIA membership and NCARB certification preferred.
▪ 8–18+ years of total architectural experience with at least 5+ years of post-licensure
experience.
▪ Strong experience across multiple project phases including: - Schematic Design (SD)
- Design Development (DD)
- Construction Documents (CD)
- Bidding/Permitting
- Construction Administration (CA)
▪ Healthcare, institutional, or commercial project experience strongly preferred.
▪ Advanced proficiency in: - Revit
- AutoCAD
- BIM coordination workflows
▪ Experience contributing to and working within project execution plans and
multidisciplinary coordination environments.
▪ Strong specification writing capabilities across multiple CSI divisions with increasing
responsibility for specification review and quality control.
▪ Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical project delivery while directing
and mentoring junior architectural staff.
▪ Strong understanding of: - Building systems
- Architectural detailing
- Construction materials
- Accessibility standards
- Building codes
- Project delivery methodologies
▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong client-facing and consultant
coordination abilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
▪ Advanced technical production and architectural documentation expertise.
▪ Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with experience guiding junior architectural staff.
▪ Excellent multidisciplinary coordination and problem-solving capabilities.
▪ Ability to independently resolve technical design and construction coordination challenges.
▪ Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple
priorities and deadlines.
▪ High level of technical accuracy, quality control, and attention to detail.
▪ Effective communication and presentation skills in client-facing and consultant-facing
environments.
▪ Ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively within multidisciplinary
project teams.
▪ Professional judgment, accountability, and commitment to project excellence.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates within a collaborative architectural and multidisciplinary project
environment requiring regular interaction with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors,
clients, and project stakeholders. The role includes both office-based technical production
work and periodic project site visits, field observations, and construction coordination
activities.
The Architect III will contribute across multiple active projects simultaneously while
balancing technical leadership, production oversight, coordination responsibilities, and client
interaction throughout all phases of project delivery.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
This is an exceptional opportunity for a licensed architect seeking increased technical
leadership, project ownership, and long-term professional growth within a collaborative and
design-focused environment. The role offers the opportunity to lead complex healthcare,
institutional, and commercial projects while mentoring junior staff, strengthening
multidisciplinary coordination efforts, and contributing directly to high-level project delivery
and technical excellence.