Senior Architect

The Senior Architect is responsible for ensuring that all essential functions of the firm are performed effectively and efficiently, for the benefit of all stakeholders, including the firm’s owners, employees, and clients.  This individual will be responsible for managing technical aspects of architectural projects, from Programming through Construction Administration.

This role is viewed as a team leader with responsibility and ownership of all aspects of projects, including production, detailing, building code compliance, client requirements and satisfaction, and constructability. The position requires strong communication skills and effective coordination with internal stakeholders, including Principals,  designers, and support staff, as well as external partners such as clients, engineers and contractors.

The roles of this position include, but are not limited to, Project Management, Leading Project Design, Production of Drawings and Specifications, Marketing and Business Development, Cost Control, Constructability review, Contract Negotiation, and Quality Control.

Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or above, and maintain current licensure.
• Ten or more years of experience as a project architect, and 5 or more years in a leadership / management position.
• Proficiency with all phases and aspects of architectural projects, to include planning, proposal development, programming, design, drafting, detailing, specification writing, coordination with engineers and consultants, client relations, contract administration, bidding and negotiation, close-out, and billing.
• Competency in managing / overseeing various business functions, such as : licensure, insurance, human resources, financial management, information management, contracting, and marketing / business development.
• Highly proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Duties and Responsibilities :

General :

Marketing / Business Development :

Architecture :

Financial Management :

Talent Management / Human Resources :

LACHIN Architects, apc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About LACHIN Architects, apc.

LACHIN Architects, apc is committed to supplying clients with seamless collaboration and creative design solutions, backed by superior document production and project delivery. We believe in the constant development of both the personal and professional skills of our employees. Lachin Architects is a third-generation firm, practicing in Greater New Orleans and across the Gulf South Region for over 70 years. With a closely integrated team and a focus on transparency and communication, our firm ensures consistency in the administration of design and delivery on all projects. We are known in the industry for our accuracy in design and comprehensive collaboration with our construction partners. This is proven by our repeat partnerships, change order numbers well below industry standards, and zero claims in over 30 years of practice.

About LACHIN Architects, apc :

LACHIN Architects, apc is committed to supplying clients with seamless collaboration and creative design solutions, backed by superior document production and project delivery. We believe in the constant development of both the personal and professional skills of our employees. Lachin Architects is a third-generation firm, practicing in Greater New Orleans and across the Gulf South Region for over 70 years. With a closely integrated team and a focus on transparency and communication, our firm ensures consistency in administration of design and delivery on all projects. We are known in the industry for our accuracy in design and comprehensive collaboration with our construction partners. This is proven by our repeat partnerships, change order numbers well below industry standards, and zero claims in over 30 years of practice.