H-1B Visa Project Architect Jobs
Project Architect roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require a professional architecture degree and licensure. Many large firms and corporate real estate developers sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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We are an award-winning design firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. Our purpose-driven approach creates healthy places, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary and help create lasting change. Join us to make an impact today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NBBJ is looking for a mid-level Interiors focused Project Architect/Designer to work on projects varying from small TI work to full corporate/healthcare campuses involving client contact and leadership responsibilities.
The Interiors Project Architect performs architectural design and development work for projects involving construction of the interiors of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.
In this role you will:
- Provide expertise in executing Corporate projects to team members, client and contractors from early design through construction administration
- Work with clients to identify objectives and formulate options
- Establish key work priorities for development of design, documentation, scheduling and budgeting
- Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems
- Responsible for the development of the contract documents for construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities, with a focus on interiors
- Evaluate alternatives in order to develop solutions while maintaining technical quality, code compliance and design control
- Lead project engineers to ensure an integrated approach and coordinate project requirements
- Prepare designs, working drawings, specifications and coordinate cost estimates for projects
- Maintain records to document phases of project
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and all project disciplines
- Lead the work of other team members, providing mentorship and guidance
- May participate in marketing efforts, including presentations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 8 years of experience in interiors and/or the architectural field and well versed in Corporate markets with significant experience on large scale interiors projects
- Bachelors or Masters degree
- Licensure required; LEED Accredited a plus
- Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Office Suite
- Ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment; setting an example for others
- Ability to travel if the project(s) requires
COMPENSATION
- The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $110,000 and $140,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
INTRODUCTION
We are an award-winning design firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. Our purpose-driven approach creates healthy places, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary and help create lasting change. Join us to make an impact today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NBBJ is looking for a mid-level Interiors focused Project Architect/Designer to work on projects varying from small TI work to full corporate/healthcare campuses involving client contact and leadership responsibilities.
The Interiors Project Architect performs architectural design and development work for projects involving construction of the interiors of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.
In this role you will:
- Provide expertise in executing Corporate projects to team members, client and contractors from early design through construction administration
- Work with clients to identify objectives and formulate options
- Establish key work priorities for development of design, documentation, scheduling and budgeting
- Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems
- Responsible for the development of the contract documents for construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities, with a focus on interiors
- Evaluate alternatives in order to develop solutions while maintaining technical quality, code compliance and design control
- Lead project engineers to ensure an integrated approach and coordinate project requirements
- Prepare designs, working drawings, specifications and coordinate cost estimates for projects
- Maintain records to document phases of project
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and all project disciplines
- Lead the work of other team members, providing mentorship and guidance
- May participate in marketing efforts, including presentations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 8 years of experience in interiors and/or the architectural field and well versed in Corporate markets with significant experience on large scale interiors projects
- Bachelors or Masters degree
- Licensure required; LEED Accredited a plus
- Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Office Suite
- Ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment; setting an example for others
- Ability to travel if the project(s) requires
COMPENSATION
- The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $110,000 and $140,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Project Architect
Verify your NCARB credentials transfer correctly
Foreign architecture licenses don't automatically satisfy state licensure requirements. Confirm your credentials are evaluated through NCARB before your employer files the LCA, so the specialty occupation claim holds up under USCIS review.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Architect roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation code. That filing history signals the firm understands H-1B sponsorship and won't back out after an offer.
Distinguish yourself from unlicensed candidates
Employers sponsoring H-1B visas for Project Architects must justify the specialty occupation requirement. Holding an active architecture license or documented ARE progress strengthens the petition and reduces the chance of a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I prevailing wage, and knowing the tiers lets you negotiate from an informed position.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship routes early
Some Project Architect roles at universities, nonprofits, or government-affiliated research entities qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship. If a firm has institutional partnerships, ask whether your position could be structured to bypass the annual lottery.
Plan your timeline around the April registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March, with employment starting October 1 if selected. Start interviewing in January so your employer can register in time, and confirm they're prepared to pay premium processing if your start date is urgent.
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Find Project Architect JobsProject Architect H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes architecture as a specialty occupation because it requires a professional degree in architecture as a minimum entry requirement. The O*NET classification for architects lists a typical education requirement of a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, which meets the statutory definition. Your employer documents this in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Architects?
Large commercial architecture firms, corporate real estate developers, healthcare system facilities groups, and higher education institutions are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Government contractors with design-build contracts also sponsor regularly. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for Project Architect positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and firm size.
Does my foreign architecture license satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
A foreign license alone isn't sufficient. USCIS evaluates whether your degree and credentials are equivalent to a U.S. professional architecture degree. A credential evaluation from a NCARB-recognized body or a recognized equivalency assessment is typically required. Some employers also accept documented progress toward the ARE as evidence of professional-level qualification, depending on the role's specific duties.
Can I switch firms while on an H-1B as a Project Architect?
Yes, under H-1B portability provisions in AC21, you can change employers once your petition has been pending for at least 180 days and your new employer files a new I-129 petition. The new employer must sponsor you in the same or a similar specialty occupation, so a lateral move to another architecture firm is straightforward. Your status remains valid while the new petition is pending.
How does prevailing wage apply to Project Architect H-1B roles?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the Project Architect occupation in the specific geographic area where you'll work. Prevailing wage is determined by the OFLC Wage Search tool and varies by location and experience level across four wage tiers. Employers must certify compliance in the LCA before USCIS will approve the H-1B petition, so your offered salary must meet or exceed that threshold.
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