Senior Project Architect – Headquarters Facilities

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead a team of project architects supporting a large, diverse portfolio—educational, office, medical, residential, historic, religious, and more—across 70+ properties and 9M+ square feet.

This role blends design leadership, technical expertise, and mentorship in a mission‑driven environment where your work has lasting, global impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Vision: As an owner’s representative, set design and technical direction for complex projects; assemble and lead in-house design teams and consultants from concept through post-occupancy.

• Collaboration: Coordinate scope, schedule, and cost with project managers; partner with consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

• Mentorship: Coach architects, designers, and interns; foster growth and an inclusive team culture.

• Client Engagement: Partner with leaders and stakeholders to define scope and present progress and recommendations.

• Quality & Accountability: Define requirements and deliver to budget, schedule, and high design/construction standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay current on best practices, codes, and tools; explore ideas that improve experiences in our portfolio of facilities.

• Examples of project work this role would typically support:

  • Lion House and Beehive House remodel

  • Joseph Smith Memorial Building renovations

  • Office tenant improvement remodels

  • Campus and portfolio planning

  • Preparations for the Salt Lake Temple opening

  • Campus utility redesign

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture (Master’s preferred)

• Licensed architect with 10+ years of professional experience

• Proven leader of design teams and consultants on complex projects

• Strong background in design management from concept through occupancy

• Ability to coordinate design and construction administration with project managers 

• Experience across multiple building types and uses

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and document management systems

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and team‑building skills

• Commitment to the mission and values of the Church

   

Why people stay here

• Hybrid & flexible schedules

• Generous medical plans (HSA/FSA options, including non-deductible plans)

• Dental & vision coverage

• 401(k) with:

  • Employer contribution of 8% of gross salary 

  • Plus – an additional match of up to 4% (depending on your contribution)

• Paid maternity leave (six weeks) and parental leave (six weeks)

• 18 days of vacation + 10 sick days annually

• Education reimbursement program

• Payment of professional fees & continuing education support

• Employee & family life insurance options