Senior Architect - Real Estate

The Facilities and Field Services (FFS) Project Planning and Development (PPD) Sr. Architect is responsible for planning, directing, and executing architectural design assignments of varying complexity, from interior renovations to new-build construction projects. This role involves collaborating with internal customers and professionals such as architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and consultants to confirm program requirements, establish design criteria aligned with corporate standards, and ensure the accuracy of design documentation.

The Sr. Architect manages and approves design changes in accordance with corporate guidelines, provides expertise in architectural programming, planning, and ergonomics, and responds efficiently to both routine and critical projects. Supporting a diverse portfolio, the Sr. Architect oversees capital projects, administers the corporate furniture and equipment program (XM1), conducts space assessments, and maintains high design standards to promote efficient operations, employee productivity, and positive public impact.

Responsibilities also include coordinating with stakeholders to resolve field design changes, managing space planning and office standards, recording spatial data in the MRI Manhattan Space management software, developing spatial layouts, collaborating with the Real Estate team on allocations and occupancy, generating occupancy reports and growth forecasts, coordinating building space audits, and addressing day-to-day space planning requests, all while upholding corporate design standards.

Job functions will include but are not limited to representing the section or department to resolve and/or to plan and coordinate design and field work. This positions objective is to have in-house architectural SME to respond consistently and efficiently to planned, emergency and critical projects within FFS and in support of the Real Estate Strategy and portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, motivated, organized, and possess strong written and oral communication, presentation and leadership skills, with demonstrated initiative and commitment to safety, teamwork, and excellence. They must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects, often working to tight project deadlines. The Sr. Architect shall promote behavior consistent with the Companys values in the treatment of peers, direct reports, supervisors, customers, and the public, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment.