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We are seeking a highly skilled and licensed Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex architectural projects from concept through construction. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of project development, including design, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
The Architect serves as a technical leader, ensuring design excellence, code compliance, quality control, and successful project execution while mentoring and developing team members.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, project leadership, and client-facing skills with a passion for design innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Design Management
- Lead architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
- Develop creative, practical, and code-compliant design solutions that align with client objectives.
- Guide project teams in planning, design development, construction documentation, and project execution.
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of conceptual, schematic, and final design drawings.
- Resolve complex design and technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
- Champion sustainable and resilient design practices throughout project development.
Technical Excellence & Quality Control
- Maintain ultimate responsibility for the technical quality and success of assigned projects.
- Conduct comprehensive quality assurance and quality control reviews throughout all project phases.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform in-depth architectural and engineering coordination reviews.
- Review, sign, and seal construction documents as required.
- Research and apply applicable codes, regulations, and jurisdictional requirements.
Project Delivery
- Direct coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, and specialty consultants.
- Lead project kickoff meetings and establish coordination protocols.
- Manage permitting processes and responses to jurisdictional review comments.
- Oversee bidding procedures and procurement support activities.
- Support construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, field observations, and resolving construction-related issues.
- Coordinate peer reviews and document quality control efforts.
Client & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and public agencies.
- Represent client interests during public hearings, planning meetings, and governmental approvals.
- Participate in proposal development and pursuit strategies.
- Support business development and marketing initiatives.
- Assist project managers in defining project scope, schedules, and budgets.
- Prepare statements of probable construction costs and budgeting analyses.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor, coach, and develop architects, designers, and technical staff.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members, including Architect I staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and contribute to professional development planning.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Help shape and advance the firm's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Qualifications
- Active Architectural License required.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional architectural experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction methods, materials, and techniques.
- Thorough understanding of applicable building codes, zoning regulations, life safety requirements, and industry standards.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale projects or multiple concurrent medium-sized projects.
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing project deliverables.
- Proficiency in developing construction documents, specifications, and technical detailing.
Core Competencies
- Architectural Design Leadership
- Construction Documentation
- Building Codes & Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Construction Administration
- Cost Estimating & Budget Awareness
- Sustainability & Resilient Design
- Public Presentations & Client Relations
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
We are seeking a highly skilled and licensed Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex architectural projects from concept through construction. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of project development, including design, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
The Architect serves as a technical leader, ensuring design excellence, code compliance, quality control, and successful project execution while mentoring and developing team members.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, project leadership, and client-facing skills with a passion for design innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Design Management
- Lead architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
- Develop creative, practical, and code-compliant design solutions that align with client objectives.
- Guide project teams in planning, design development, construction documentation, and project execution.
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of conceptual, schematic, and final design drawings.
- Resolve complex design and technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
- Champion sustainable and resilient design practices throughout project development.
Technical Excellence & Quality Control
- Maintain ultimate responsibility for the technical quality and success of assigned projects.
- Conduct comprehensive quality assurance and quality control reviews throughout all project phases.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform in-depth architectural and engineering coordination reviews.
- Review, sign, and seal construction documents as required.
- Research and apply applicable codes, regulations, and jurisdictional requirements.
Project Delivery
- Direct coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, and specialty consultants.
- Lead project kickoff meetings and establish coordination protocols.
- Manage permitting processes and responses to jurisdictional review comments.
- Oversee bidding procedures and procurement support activities.
- Support construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, field observations, and resolving construction-related issues.
- Coordinate peer reviews and document quality control efforts.
Client & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and public agencies.
- Represent client interests during public hearings, planning meetings, and governmental approvals.
- Participate in proposal development and pursuit strategies.
- Support business development and marketing initiatives.
- Assist project managers in defining project scope, schedules, and budgets.
- Prepare statements of probable construction costs and budgeting analyses.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor, coach, and develop architects, designers, and technical staff.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members, including Architect I staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and contribute to professional development planning.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Help shape and advance the firm's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Qualifications
- Active Architectural License required.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional architectural experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction methods, materials, and techniques.
- Thorough understanding of applicable building codes, zoning regulations, life safety requirements, and industry standards.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale projects or multiple concurrent medium-sized projects.
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing project deliverables.
- Proficiency in developing construction documents, specifications, and technical detailing.
Core Competencies
- Architectural Design Leadership
- Construction Documentation
- Building Codes & Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Construction Administration
- Cost Estimating & Budget Awareness
- Sustainability & Resilient Design
- Public Presentations & Client Relations
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Who's Hiring
- HDR36
- Jacobs21
- DLR19
- Gensler18
- Stantec16
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate84
- Consulting & Professional Services80
- Staffing & Recruiting14
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Technology & Software3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project architect jobs.
- Professional architecture degree (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program
- Architecture license (AIA, NCARB) or active completion of Architectural Experience Program hours
- Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination workflows on multi-discipline projects
- Experience leading construction documents and managing project delivery from design through closeout
- Familiarity with building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility standards such as ADA
- Strong client communication skills and experience presenting to owners or public stakeholders
Tips for Your Project Architect Job Search
Tailor your resume to project phase
Hiring managers scan for where you owned a project, not just where you worked. Call out the phase you led, from schematic design through construction administration, and name the project type and scale directly in your bullet points.
Show your licensure timeline clearly
If you're licensed, list your state and license number. If you're still completing ARE sections, name the divisions you've passed. Ambiguity about licensure status is one of the fastest ways to get filtered out early in the review process.
Build a portfolio around decision moments
Don't fill your portfolio with finished renderings. Show a sheet that traces a real design or technical decision, the problem, your options, and what you chose. Firms hiring at the project architect level want to see judgment, not just output.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by delivery method match
Design-build, design-bid-build, and integrated project delivery firms need different skills from project architects. Check the firm's project delivery language in the posting and mirror that vocabulary in your resume and cover letter.
Prepare a technical question for every interview
In final-round interviews for project architect roles, asking how the firm handles CA-phase coordination or spec ownership signals that you understand where the work gets hard. It also opens a conversation that separates you from candidates who only discuss design intent.
Project Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project architects?
The companies hiring the most project architects right now include HDR, Jacobs, and DLR, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is heaviest in firms with active commercial, healthcare, and multifamily pipelines.
How many project architect jobs are remote?
About 49% of project architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many professional roles because the position often requires on-site CA visits and in-person client coordination. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work are spec writing, early schematic design, and BIM coordination on projects that are still in design development.
How do you become a project architect?
You become a project architect by earning an accredited professional architecture degree, completing the required hours under the Architectural Experience Program, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination to earn licensure. From there, you build project leadership experience by taking on construction documents and owner communication responsibilities at progressively larger scales until you're managing a full project delivery team.
Can I get hired as a project architect without much experience?
Getting hired without much experience is possible if you've led any phase of a project end-to-end, even a small one, and can speak precisely about the decisions you owned. Firms sometimes hire candidates who are close to licensure but strong on Revit, specs, or CA experience. Targeting smaller firms or studios where project architects wear multiple hats tends to be more accessible than jumping into a large firm's structured role.
What does the project architect interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a portfolio review call or phone screen focused on your project types and licensure status, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past project in depth, explaining how you handled coordination, documentation, and owner communication. Firms often close with a principal or associate principal interview that tests how you think through delivery challenges and client relationships before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to project architect jobs?
You can find and apply to project architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your project type, licensure status, and preferred delivery method, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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