Senior Project Architect
Woolpert
Charlotte, NC · $101k–$127k a year · Posted May 29, 2026
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About the job
At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.
As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Woolpert is hiring a Senior Project Architect to join our dynamic Architecture team in our Charlotte, NC office . This position reports to the Architectural Team Leader and is responsible for contributing to multiple projects types across the region and across the nation. Project types include lower/higher educational facilities, data centers, and other public or private market developments.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. #LI-SN1
What You Will Do:
Drive project execution, along with the project manager, working closely with clients, consultants, team members, and other project contributors.
Guide and manage a team of architects, engineers, and production staff to deliver innovative projects that exceed client expectations.
Lead research into relevant code, materials and systems, and client-specific prompts, leveraging derived insights to create unique and innovative design solutions.
Develop thoughtful technical solutions and manage the delivery of clear and concise project documentation.
Seek opportunities to contribute to design excellence by playing an active role in a collaborative design process.
Participate in the conceptual design of projects and provide full support through the entire project life cycle.
Develop and represent lead technical viewpoint on projects
Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations
Prepare graphics, presentations, contract drawings, and regulatory submissions
Organize and maintain project record information and drawings
Coordinate with clients, project consultants, and engineers
Plan and supervise design and/or technical work of less senior architects and technicians
What You Will Bring:
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the design of architectural projects
Bachelor’s degree in architecture; master’s degree a plus
Architectural License or NCARB certification required; LEED accreditation preferred
Proficient in Revit and Bluebeam with advanced-level competency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to apply architectural principles to buildings/structures and their components or assemblies.
Ability to handle designing and drafting assignments including site plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections required
Self-motivated to meet deadlines and improve process and deliverables
Excellent communication skills required
Ability to write reports and specifications required
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pay Range $101,200 — $126,500 USD
Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .
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