Architect / Project Manager

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

SEH is currenting searching for a Architect / Project Manager to join our talented Architecture team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

• Join a team working to build long-term client relationships with an emphasis on continuing SEH's success in delivering smart, sustainable and productive municipal fire stations and essential facilities
• Collaborate with regional teams and technical staff to design and successfully deliver architectural projects in alignment with established project schedule, budget and quality standards
• Partner with our business development team to market SEH’s architectural fire station and essential facilities design services, preparing and conducting proposal presentations, and managing communication between clients, consultants and contractors
• Participate in client meetings and help develop relationships with targeted municipal clients and selective private clients to secure new projects in alignment with business growth goals, with prioritized attention to municipal fire station development
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Represent SEH at conferences and professional organizations to promote municipal market expertise and to grow architectural market presence within municipal client and industry networks

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
• Licensed architect in the states of Virginia and/or North Carolina
• Proven expertise managing architectural projects and leading project teams
• Previous success in building relationships with clients and securing new business opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate activities across regional teams and office locations
• Demonstrated understanding of building construction process with ability to create technical documentation that succinctly describes the work to be done
• Working knowledge of standard building code reviews; facility space planning, programming and interior functional layouts, site master planning and investigations
• Ability to travel by car as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site inspections/visits, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years previous experience in public safety project design and development
• Experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects through prioritization and workload scheduling
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials metrics and ability to track and actively manage project financial performance
• Business development a