Project Architect | Aviation - 1S6J027

SNIPEBRIDGE is a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities. We work as an exclusive partner to leading AEC and technology organizations that are advancing the built environment through innovation, technical rigor, and transformative work.

COMPANY

Our client works within the aviation sector, partnering with airports, public agencies, airlines, and project teams to plan and deliver facilities that move people safely and efficiently. Its work may include airport master planning, terminal and support-facility design, airfield infrastructure, and landside improvements. Projects balance operational continuity, passenger experience, technical standards, sustainability, and long-term growth within highly coordinated, regulated environments.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Architect will lead the planning, design, and technical delivery of aviation facilities in active operational environments. The role may support terminals, concourses, passenger-processing areas, support buildings, or modernization programs, balancing passenger experience, security, code, constructability, phasing, and airport operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead projects from programming and concept design through documentation, permitting, and construction administration
• Coordinate passenger flow, operational requirements, security boundaries, accessibility, code, and life-safety strategies
• Manage interdisciplinary teams spanning architecture, interiors, structural, civil, MEP, technology, baggage, security, and specialty systems
• Develop and maintain Revit models, drawing packages, specifications, schedules, and technical details
• Facilitate meetings with airport staff, airlines, agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Plan phased work within occupied or continuously operating airport environments
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, perform site observations, and resolve construction issues
• Manage scope, fee, schedule, risk, quality, and team performance for assigned work

REQUIREMENTS

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 7+ years of architectural experience, including leadership of technically complex projects
• Professional architecture license preferred; required where serving in a responsible charge role
• Advanced Revit skills and strong knowledge of multidisciplinary BIM coordination
• Experience with aviation, transportation, civic, healthcare, or other large public facilities preferred
• Knowledge of building codes, accessibility, life safety, security coordination, and construction administration
• Strong client leadership, organization, communication, and technical judgment

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.