Senior Architectural Designer – Project Lead

NewGround

Senior Architectural Designer leading design and project delivery for corporate clients at NewGround. Overseeing teams and ensuring quality while managing schedules and budgets.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeSt Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional teams (Strategy, Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, Environmental Graphics, Multi-sensory) to deliver integrated project solutions.
Serve as primary design point of contact for clients, ensuring a strong relationship, clear communication, alignment of vision, deliverables, and expectations.
Lead client communications through presentations, meetings, and email.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource allocations.
Coordinate internal and external consultants, vendors, and NewGround Build Team to maintain project momentum and quality.
Coordinate with Program Directors, Senior Project Managers, Pre-Construction Managers, and estimators from NewGround Build team.
Coordinate with Marketing and Business Development on project delivery.
Coordinate with local jurisdictions on project development.
Be knowledgeable on application of building codes and regulations to projects.
Lead the team in development of details and technical drawings.
Deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Assist in the development of specifications.
Assist in preparation of Contract Change Orders as required.
Assist in the review of shop drawings.
Make site visits as required.
Assist the team in mentoring junior staff and involving them in the design process.
Maintain quality control as related to design
Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture is required
Architectural License preferred
NCARB certification preferred
8 – 10+ years of professional experience in commercial architecture required
Experience in design of corporate headquarters / office buildings preferred
Experience in retail design preferred
WELL AP credential preferred
LEED AP credential preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sabbatical program

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementtechnical drawingsbuilding codesspecifications developmentcontract change ordersquality controlbudget managementresource allocationschedulingdesign

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiprelationship managementmentoringcollaborationalignment of visionclient engagementteam coordinationproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

Architectural LicenseNCARB certificationWELL AP credentialLEED AP credential