Sr. Architect - Sports + Recreation

Drive Innovation in Sports Facility Design as a Sr. Architect - Sports + Recreation — Design, Transform, Elevate

Are you passionate about shaping the future of sports and recreational facilities? Do you excel in environments where innovation, creativity, and technical precision come together to enhance the way athletes train, teams compete, and communities gather?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Architect - Sports + Recreation to join our Sports Team in Atlanta, GA or Boston, MA, and oversee the design of high‑performance sports venues, training centers, stadium enhancements, and recreation facilities. This is your opportunity to lead impactful sports facility projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and help create environments that energize athletes and inspire fans.

• Lead the delivery of sports and recreational facility projects from design through construction, ensuring compliance with government regulations, zoning codes, and industry standards
• Participate in the preparation of bids and project proposals and determine project objectives and requirements
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and sound architectural judgment in solving design challenges and advancing project goals
• Prepare 2D and 3D presentations as needed
• Manage all aspects of client relations, traveling as needed to attend 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of professional architectural experience required
• Proficiency in coordinating and writing of architectural specifications required
• Experience with construction administration activities and responsibilities preferred
• Registered Architect license required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as Revit and/or AutoCAD required; knowledge of Photoshop and SketchUp preferred
• Exceptional verbal, written, and graphic communication skills with strong leadership, organizational, and time management abilities
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment and multi-task effectively
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and business practices related to architecture
• LEED accreditation preferred

• Design sports facilities that enhance athlete performance, community engagement, and fan experience
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and experts who specialize in high‑impact projects
• Grow your career in a flexible, supportive environment that values innovation and professional development

Curious about the impactful work our Sports team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to elevating athletic environments by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/sports-facility-design/.

$120,000 - $125,000

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.

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