Lead Architect

Lead Architect - Job Description

About Suffolk:

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk Americas Contractor is a national company with more than $10 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors.

Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENRs list of Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.

About Suffolk Global:

Suffolk Global is a strategic extension of Suffolk Construction, established to unlock the full potential of a globally integrated delivery model. Based in Bangalore, India, Suffolk Global brings together world-class talent, advanced technology, and innovative processes to enhance how Suffolk designs, plans, and builds. As a critical part of Suffolks long-term growth strategy, Suffolk Global enables greater speed, scalability, and technical rigor across the business.

At the intersection of process standardization, AI-enabled innovation, and global talent, Suffolk Global is redefining how work is executed, embedding consistent workflows, leveraging technology to drive efficiency, and building high-performing teams aligned to Suffolks evolving needs. By embedding deeply with U.S.-based teams, the platform supports high-impact work across design, digital delivery, and corporate functions. Powered by Indias exceptional talent pool, Suffolk Global is building a next-generation capability that combines deep technical expertise with a relentless focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous innovation, helping redefine whats possible in the built environment.

About Suffolk Design

Suffolk's newly created design vertical, Suffolk Design, aims to disrupt the traditional design delivery process through a proprietary, collaborative, and fully integrated design-build service offering. Suffolk Design promises to leverage Suffolk's core construction capabilities, along with innovative technologies and processes to create world-class design-build and design-management services delivering to its clients design excellence with unprecedented levels of efficiency and predictability.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Lead Architect with deep expertise in building envelope systems, advanced Revit production to lead technical development of complex architectural projects. This role requires a highly detail-oriented professional who excels in translating design intent into technically rigorous, coordinated, and constructable documentation.

The successful candidate will serve as technical authority on project teams, leading the development of architecture systems, faade detailing, and BIM based documentation from Design Development through Construction Administration. Candidates should have significant experience resolving complex conditions across disciplines.

The ideal candidate is deeply committed to enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and speed of the design, documentation, and construction process. They will champion Suffolks design-build vision, leveraging innovative tools, technologies, and procedures to exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery strategy across projects
• Define delivery framework & technical direction
• Establish QA/QC governance and workflows
• Coordinate with PMs and site teams for execution alignment
• Support escalation management and technical risk mitigation
• Drive resource planning and utilization
• Maintain high levels of curiosity to learn and develop deep expertise within the construction industry
• Maintain high standards for accuracy of deliverables, productivity, timeliness, and compliance with standards.

Technical Responsibilities

Define delivery frameworks and technical standards; act as sector SME; overseeing technical compliance and governance.

Project Scope

Sector, portfolio, or regional oversight.

Decision-Making Authority

Cross-project prioritization and escalation management.

Client Interaction

Trusted client-facing technical lead.

People Responsibility

May coach/mentor teams or sector pods

Commercial Exposure

Resource planning and margin awareness; operational forecasting support.

Success Metrics

Team performance, delivery accuracy, responsiveness, and regional outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Professional degree in Architecture or Engineering is required.
• Experience: 10+ years with significant involvement in technical project delivery.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Revit proficiency with demonstrated experience leading BIM-based documentation on complex projects.
• Experience planning and programming space
• Deep experience detailing exterior building enclosures and facade systems.
• Proven success working on multiple projects and building types, across all project phases.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards and resources.
• Strong working knowledge of IBC, accessibility standards, and construction methods.
• Experience with large-scale projects.
• Experience working with complex building systems or specialty enclosure consultants.
• Familiarity with facade performance testing (ASTM E283, E331, AAMA standards, etc.).
• Proven success leading multiple projects concurrently and across all project phases, including Construction Documentation and Construction Administration
• Demonstrated passion for high-quality architecture and interior design with a strong visual and spatial sensibility
• Significant design experience, including workplace, hospitality, residential, and higher education
• Experience managing projects with significant visibility, complexity, or strategic importance
• Strong ability to balance conceptual design thinking with technical execution
• Interest in computational design, visualization technologies, AI-enabled workflows, and emerging design tools
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to proactively advance project work independently

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Proven ability to coordinate with consultants, fabricators, and contractors.
• Shared enthusiasm for executing the Suffolk Design vision, with a demonstrated willingness to rethink traditional methodologies and to passionately seek out advancements in project delivery outcomes.
• Genuinely collaborative and open to expert opinions, while able to confidently bring technical design knowledge to discussions.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates value-driven design philosophy that incorporates sound business judgment, community benefit, and aesthetic excellence.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Inquisitive with a passion for excellence and continual improvement.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.