Senior Architect / Project Manager in Austin, Texas at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
Position Title: Senior Architect / Project Manager

Location: Austin TX

Position Type: Full time
Description:

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Senior Architect / Project Manager to join our talented Architecture team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst

• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician

• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst

• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer

• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities

• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success

• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training

• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance

• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities

• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

SEH is seeking a Senior Architect / Project Manager to help sustain our momentum and accelerate our growth in the Central Texas market. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven architectural leader who wants to help expand SEH's presence in Austin and throughout the region while shaping the future of our municipal architecture practice.

As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, lead impactful projects, mentor talented professionals, and play a key role in growing our Architecture Practice. We're looking for someone excited about establishing a lasting presence in the Austin market and helping communities bring important public projects to life.

This Opportunity:

• This opportunity is open to candidates residing in Austin, TX and surrounding Central Texas communities.

• Specific areas of interest include the Austin metropolitan area and surrounding Central Texas communities.

• Help drive SEH's continued growth and strengthen our presence in Central Texas by building long-term client relationships and identifying new opportunities within the municipal market.

• Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with municipal leaders and helping clients navigate their facility and infrastructure needs.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across SEH to successfully deliver architectural projects that serve communities and improve quality of life.

• Help expand and elevate SEH's Architecture Practice in Austin by identifying opportunities, cultivating relationships, and contributing to market strategy.

• Market SEH's municipal architecture services, including public safety, civic, public works, operations, transportation, and other community-serving facilities. Prepare and deliver proposal presentations while coordinating communication between clients, consultants, and contractors.

• Lead client meetings and develop relationships with municipal agencies, local governments, and select private-sector clients to secure new projects aligned with strategic growth objectives.

• Champion project pursuits and guide clients through every phase of project development, from visioning and planning through design and implementation.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to emerging professionals and project teams.

• Represent SEH at conferences, industry events, and professional organizations to strengthen SEH's visibility and grow our network throughout Central Texas and the broader Texas municipal market.

• Stay connected to evolving market trends, funding opportunities, and community needs to help position SEH as a trusted partner for public-sector clients.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.

• Licensed Architect in the state of Texas, or ability to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity.

• Proven expertise managing municipal architectural projects and leading project teams.

• Strong business management skills with previous leadership experience and demonstrated success securing new work, building professional networks, and expanding market presence.

• Established relationships within the municipal, public-sector, or civic development market and a demonstrated ability to cultivate new client partnerships.

• Understanding of market economics, industry trends, client needs, and successful delivery of architectural services within the Texas market.

• Strong networking, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to travel by car as needed for client meetings, project site visits, team collaboration, and business development activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in municipal project design and execution.

• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects through effective prioritization, planning, and resource management.

• Demonstrated understanding of project financial metrics and the ability to actively manage project performance and profitability.

• Proven business development experience with a track record of securing new opportunities, growing client relationships, and expanding market presence.

• Experience leading public-sector projects involving civic facilities, public safety facilities, public works facilities, operations centers, transportation-related facilities, or other community-serving infrastructure.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to successfully guide clients and project teams through the architectural design process.

• NCARB Certification with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states.

Why Join SEH?

SEH is building on a strong foundation in Texas and investing in continued growth across the region. This role offers the opportunity to help shape that future—expanding our presence in Austin, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. If you're energized by business development, municipal architecture, and the opportunity to help grow a practice in one of the country's most dynamic markets, we'd love to talk with you.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $115,000 and $135,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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