Sr. Construction Administration Architect

Shape Communities as a Sr. Construction Administration Architect — Design, Lead, Inspire

Are you ready to bring your architectural expertise to projects that transform and enrich communities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where creativity, technical excellence, and client partnership drive every solution?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Construction Administration Architect to join our Buildings Team in Albany or Syracuse, NY and help deliver innovative, sustainable, and integrated building designs. This is your opportunity to lead complex projects from concept through construction, mentor emerging talent, and make a lasting impact on the built environment.

• Serve as CHA’s primary point of contact during construction administration including overseeing customary management of RFIs, PCOs, submittals, and other CA activities
• Lead the design and delivery of projects from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with government regulations, zoning codes, and industry standards
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and sound architectural judgment in solving design challenges and advancing project goals
• Manage all aspects of client relations, attending regular meetings and serving as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle
• Mentor and coordinate junior staff and project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence
• Travel as needed to project sites and client meetings, supporting successful project execution

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of professional architectural experience required
• Registered Architect license required; LEED accreditation preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, and/or AutoCAD required; knowledge of Photoshop and SketchUp preferred
• Exceptional verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management abilities
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and business practices related to architecture

• Work on impactful projects that shape communities and advance sustainable design
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and specialists
• Grow your career in a flexible, supportive environment that values innovation and professional development

Curious about the impactful work our Buildings team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/building-design/.

$112,500 - $137,500

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.