Sr. Sports Architect

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Sports Architect to join our Commercial & Institutional - Sports Team at our Boston, MA office location.

CHA translates the changing demands of the athletic and recreation landscape into buildable, affordable and exciting facilities. From Division I stadiums, pools, tracks, and training spaces to large municipal baseball, softball and soccer fields, we champion award-winning, creative solutions and designs that generate the most inspiration and value. We combine in-house architecture, landscape architecture, and full engineering capabilities into a single comprehensive package.

The Senior Sports Architect has broad knowledge of fundamentals in specialty areas and knowledge of principles and practices in related specialties. The Senior Sports Architect plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of complex projects. The Senior Sports Architect V manages, coordinates, and mentors junior staff and project level employees. Additional duties in this role include:

• Designing buildings, preparing bids and project proposals and completing projects from design through construction
• Determining project objectives and requirements
• Ensuring government regulations and zoning codes are followed and adhered to
• Demonstrating creativity, foresight and solid architectural judgement in solving problems
• Preparing 2D & 3D presentations
• Managing all aspects of client relations including attending regular meetings
• Traveling as needed
• Other duties as assigned

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of related professional experience
• Registered Architect license is required
• LEED accreditation is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit and/or AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Photoshop and Sketchup is preferred
• Exceptional verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Understands business practices and laws related to architecture

$95,000 - $116,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.