Senior Architect

About FFE:

Founded in 2006, FFE Inc. is a full-service architecture and engineering firm incorporating thoughtful, inclusive principles into every design. Specializing in healthcare and with an extensive background in the public sector, we have a unique understanding of the industry. From 3-D and laser scanning to thermal imaging to virtual reality, we consistently bring the most cutting-edge technology to our projects to deliver the highest quality results for our clients. Most importantly, our team cares. We are a mission-driven organization that aims to use our exceptional design skills to improve patient experiences and outcomes ultimately.

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About the Job:

FFE is seeking a Senior Architect for our Cincinnati office. This is a senior role requiring deep technical expertise, excellent team management, and a collaborative, forward-thinking mindset. The ideal candidate will be both a practitioner and a people leader—motivated by great design, technical rigor, and mentorship.

As a Senior Architect, you’ll perform as a project architect alongside a talented group of architects and designers working on meaningful healthcare and public sector projects. You’ll have the opportunity to drive design excellence, support staff development, and deliver impactful work for our clients and communities.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead and oversee architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline requirements are consistently met
• Review and critique design work to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Work with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and offer practical solutions to keep projects on track
• Perform field investigations as required to determine project scope
• Maintain a general understanding of a building's structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection/life safety, and telecommunications systems; align these systems with architectural designs
• Assist with cost estimate preparation
• Track and interpret relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Architecture Manager
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and collaboration
• Develop and deliver client or professional presentations to support business development and firm visibility
• Support the retention of existing clients by consistently providing high-quality service and deliverables
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement

What we’ll love about you:

• You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and excel at navigating complex project challenges
• You take initiative to develop your technical skills and stay current with advancements in architecture and design
• You offer regular, constructive feedback to help others grow
• You are a strong mentor who delegates effectively and inspires others through support and accountability
• You understand how to align group efforts with broader firm objectives, driving performance through clarity and focus
• You are skilled at managing interpersonal dynamics, using conflict resolution skills to maintain team cohesion
• You actively collaborate with other department leads to ensure cross-functional alignment and resolve issues efficiently
• You contribute to a high-performing team climate and are willing to step into broader leadership roles as needed
• You value learning and development—not only for yourself, but for those you lead—and pursue opportunities to strengthen your leadership and decision-making abilities
• You lead with empathy, professionalism, and a clear sense of purpose—building trust both within your team and with external partners

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• 10+ years’ experience in design/architecture
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• Architectural license required
• Healthcare project experience preferred
• Experience with preparing contract documents (Drawings and Specs)
• Experience in successfully leading architectural teams and delivering projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction practices.
• Experience with Revit and Bluebeam.
• Preferred experience with Ajera and Adobe Creative Suite

What you’ll love about us:

• We are an innovative, engaging, diverse, and collaborative team.
• We offer competitive compensation with a year-end performance bonus, employer-paid health, medical, and dental benefits, a 401k with match, student loan repayment, and paid parental leave.
• We take our responsibility to support team members seriously and strive to create an environment in which you are motivated and fulfilled. We do this through challenging projects, professional development, training, and other forms of support.
• We offer generous PTO and observe all federal holidays.
• We value fun. This is why we celebrate milestones and host office lunches, offsite team outings, and company events.
• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, so we regularly volunteer as a team and offer an annual charitable giving program.
• We believe a healthy body supports a healthy mind. FFE Inc. provides an annual wellness program reimbursement and access to an on-premises gym and a licensed physical therapist at no cost to employees.

Each component of the FFE total rewards package, including benefits and pay, aims to create an environment where team members have the resources to manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work. FFE is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.

This position's compensation pay range is expected to be between $100,000 and $150,000/year, depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business needs.

If hired, the position is “at-will.“ The company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time for any reason.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an office environment and potentially at a home office (with prior authorization from the supervisor); however, the individual is also required to travel to other locations for client meetings, project site visits, conferences, training, and other business-related events, and to the project site as needed.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; operate a vehicle; and talk and hear. Must be capable of lifting and moving up to 20 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.