Senior Architect

Under general supervision, incumbents of this class function as Registered Architects, performing a full scope of duties in all aspects of assignments, and serve as project leaders or resident architects, independently performing assignments with general instructions, along with intended goals and objectives. On a project basis, the Senior Architect plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Incumbents provide direction to subordinate staff and review the daily work of lower-level architectural, engineering and/or technical employees.

Each level architect in this title series takes part in the production of plans, details, and specifications.

This level differs from the Associate Architect in that the Associate is responsible for supervising a work unit, delegating project assignments and providing oversight for all code-compliant designs. This class also differs from the lower-level Assistant Architect in the scope and complexity of assignments, as well as the responsibility for performing compliance functions or overseeing assigned code-compliant designs. Incumbents in the Senior Architect title must also possess a license to practice as a Registered Architect. Supervision may be exercised over technical personnel. Does related work as required.