Senior Project Architect – Client Development

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 Project Architect – Client Development to join our Commercial & Institutional – Architectural & Structures Team at our Albany, NY or Syracuse, NY office.

CHA's architects envision buildings that will have a lasting impact by providing architectural design, interior design and planning that is focused on the people who will live, work, learn, grow and expand their horizons in these spaces. Our architects and designers seek to create high-quality, collaborative designs that stress innovation grounded in careful listening to functional needs and tailored to culture and specific organizational needs. At CHA, architects and engineers work together to create solutions that endure in the built environment.

At CHA, the Senior Project Architect- Client Development plays a pivotal role in driving both the creative and operational success of our architectural projects. This position combines high-level design expertise with strategic client engagement and project leadership.  This senior, key role leads architectural design efforts from concept through completion while cultivating, maintaining strong client relationships and converting new business opportunities into active projects. Our Senior Project Architects are skilled collaborators who are experts at problem solving and adapting and staying calm under pressure.

This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle. They will ensure client satisfaction and successful delivery on all projects. Additionally, they will oversee project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation and coordination with consultants and subcontractors. This individual must have experience working on K-12 school projects in New York State as well as public and private Higher Education projects. 

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; a minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Registered Architect license is required
• LEED accreditation is preferred
• Experience with NYSOGS or other state agencies and/or multi-family housing is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Revit is a must
• Knowledge of Photoshop and Sketchup is preferred
• Exceptional verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment
• Experience identifying and securing new project opportunities
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client partnerships
• Strong design sensibility with experience in educational facility planning and design
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Understands business practices and laws related to architecture
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents for projects required
• Proficiency in developing and managing project schedules and budgets
• Experience utilizing problem-solving skills, exercising discretion, and making independent judgments required
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Ability to travel as needed required

$131,000 - $161,500

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.