Senior Architect - Federal Market

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Senior Architect to join our Federal Market Buildings team in Savannah, GA. 

As part of the Buildings team, this role supports Federal, military, and government clients on a wide range of facilities projects. The Senior Architect will play a key technical leadership role, delivering architectural solutions for mission‑driven facilities while coordinating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Functions

• Define architectural project elements and processes to meet Federal client needs
• Participate in and coordinate estimates, proposals, and bid preparations
• Ensure performance to contract requirements through planning and monitoring work orders and deliverables in coordination with engineering, construction, and other disciplines
• Plan and develop architectural projects involving complex and unique challenges
• Participate in conceptual design and provide full technical support through all phases of project delivery
• Coordinate with project management, architects, and firm leadership on technical solutions and product strategies
• Promote and maintain client relationships throughout all project phases and support business development efforts
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on assigned projects and specialized systems
• Review junior staff work for technical accuracy and provide mentorship and technical guidance
• Perform quality control reviews, field reviews, inspections, and construction observations
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and, as needed, manage a small group of direct reports

Required Qualifications

• Degree in architecture from an NAAB‑accredited program or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience, including:
  • Work on major projects or multiple moderate‑scale projects
  • Providing technical guidance to entry‑ or junior‑level staff
  • Reviewing work for technical accuracy
  • Participating in the development or implementation of processes, standards, or operational plans
• Active architectural license in good standing
• Experience supporting Federal, military, or government clients
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and ordinances
• Proficiency in architectural production software and construction document development
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to deliver timely, practical solutions
• Proven ability to address challenging issues in a professional and business‑minded manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams
• Due to federal contract requirements, this position is limited to candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant area of focus

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If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

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The Team

We take pride in having partnered with the Department of Defense for more than 70 years on facilities and infrastructure projects designed to protect, train, and service military personnel and their families. From hangars and airfields to training and command facilities, you could be a part of a team that is changing the landscape of national security. Whatever military projects arise, we’re ready to support our uniformed men and women that protect and serve our nation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.