Architect, Senior Design Manager

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

Sevan is nationally recognized for workplace culture, industry leadership, and safety. Recent honors include 12 consecutive years as a Great Place to Work®, placement on ENR's national Program and Construction Management rankings, recognition as one of America's Safest Companies for 2025, and the 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award.

The Senior Design Manager, Architect is as a member of the design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services within a dedicated design team. A licensed architect with practical knowledge on managing an architectural practice. The Senior Design Manager's responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the team’s day-to-day operating activities.
• Provides business input related to the architecture and engineering professions.
• Responsible for managing client programs, department managers and staff.
• Accountable for developing department design standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the department’s daily operations and performance
• Develops internal processes and protocol to ensure the design team runs effectively.
• Assists Leadership with department’s business management.
• Helps in setting goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, project tracking, invoicing and accruals, and allocation of available resources.
• Supports business growth and market expansion. Identifies new business opportunities for new and existing clients.
• Prepares project proposals and change orders requests and submits to client for approval.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors.
• Meets with Design Project Managers and reports workload, project status and staffing needs.
• Provides architectural knowledge and technical expertise.
• Provides building code and zoning ordinance expertise to design staff.
• Provides ADA expertise to the design staff.
• Assists in interviewing and hiring new team staff.
• Supervises other Design team members.
• Develops and monitors quality and production standards for projects.
• Fosters the personal and professional development of the staff.
• Responsible for the onboarding and training of new staff.
• Eligible for Designer of Record signing and sealing responsibilities, based on business need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Architectural Responsibilities:

• Assists Leadership with RFP’s and proposals to determine goals, time frame, budget limitations.
• Reviews proposals from consulting engineers for conformity to project requirements and determines acceptable fees for work.
• Conducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.
• Accountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.
• Project liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions to the construction documents.
• Adheres to CAD standards and follows assigned drafting protocol across all projects.
• Completes the required continuing education requirements per their jurisdiction to maintain their professional license.
• Supervises and mentors licensure candidates in the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Program.

Qualifications:

• A Licensed Architect with a Masters of Bachelors Degree in Architecture.
• 8-10+ years related professional work experience, preferably within commercial design and construction.
• Ability to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time while leading a team and acting as a client liaison.
• Demonstrated mastery of supervising an architectural practice with comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and advanced techniques.
• Expertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials.
• Experience in commercial multi-site projects, highly preferred.

Why Join Sevan?

At Sevan, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Live Our Values: Join a company that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.
• Champion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.
• Inspire and Lead: Help us bring our vision to life by embracing our commitment to Service, Talent, and Choices - you’ll have a voice in shaping the future.
• Set the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.
• Grow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.
• Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.

Pay & Benefits: The anticipated compensation range for the position is $110,000 - $125,000, is based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.