Senior Project Architect - Food & Beverage / Industrial Facilities

Senior Project Architect - Food & Beverage / Industrial Facilities Mead & Hunt, Inc vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k) United States, South Carolina, Lexington 878 South Lake Drive (Show on map) Apr 18, 2026 Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities. Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last. Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a Senior Project Architect at either our Dallas (TX), Tampa (FL), Lexington (SC), or North Charleston (SC) office locations. This position would lead project teams focused on delivering architectural and engineering services for Food & Beverage and industrial facility projects and play a key role in expanding Mead & Hunt's industrial market.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinating multi-disciplinary in-house and sub-consultant team members Working closely with clients, contractors, and internal design/build partners Assisting the Project Manager with pursuing projects Coordinating and leading project teams Building and maintaining strong client relationships Developing and executing project workplans Mentoring younger technical staff Scheduling and facilitating team and client meetings Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) Other tasks as assigned. The successful candidate must have the following: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture or related field from an accredited college or university At least 15 years of relevant project experience Current architectural license and ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed A valid driver's license and travel (approximately 20%) will be required. The ideal candidate will have any/all the following: Experience leading architectural teams through each stage of project development for food & beverage and industrial facilities Experience interfacing with clients and stakeholders Experience mentoring younger technical staff Experience leading architectural teams preliminary design through construction documents, bidding, and construction administration phase services for industrial facilities NCARB Certified Business development experience - seeking out and following through on new project opportunities in coordination with a team Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors. At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals. Why Mead & Hunt? Strong Company Culture Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities Employee-Owned Firm Flexible Schedules Diverse Skillsets, One Company Impressive Benefits Package Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. #LI-LB1