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Project Architect jobs are open across commercial, residential, healthcare, and institutional sectors, from mid-level to principal and principal-in-charge, with specializations in design management, technical documentation, and project delivery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
GMC’s growing Architecture team is seeking a Project Architect to help lead impactful projects across Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, SC, and Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will collaborate closely with project teams to support technical execution and deliver successful projects through all phases of design and construction.
This position is primarily office-based but also includes field involvement related to active projects. Depending on experience and skill set, the role may also include participation in conceptual design, planning, programming, and other early-stage project development activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads project team working within the GMC Architecture Community framework respecting team structure, project roles and responsibilities, and utilization of production tools and standards.
- Member of multi-office architecture practice sharing, contributing, and learning best practices for delivering exceptional projects that include local government/civic, academic and healthcare.
- Broad general knowledge of architectural principles and practices, and proven ability to apply them.
- Ability to function effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
- Understanding of the entire project process-development/scoping, design, and construction.
- Ability to design and detail a complete project, system component or process.
- Prepares complete project documents including the Project Manual/Specifications.
- Understands economic and decision analysis principles in area including financial, regulatory, and environmental issues.
- Proficient in Revit Architecture, and complementary design tools.
- Assigns tasks to and directs architects, technicians, and administrative staff.
- Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the architectural work.
- Prepares scopes, budgets and schedules for assignments.
- Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.
- Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
- Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of architectural assignment.
- Demonstrates leadership skills and continuous improvement with decision-making time management and delegation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture from an accredited architectural program
- Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience
- Registered Architect or completed NCARB Program
- Proficient in Revit
- Must be able to listen and communicate effectively
- Must be a self-starter, team player and able to establish good working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, team members, and other employees
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs
- Ability to use good judgment and make timely decisions
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
GMC Architecture is a nationwide practice with clients, completed projects and active projects in 36 states. Travel to project sites may be required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ABOUT THE GMC ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY
The GMC Architecture Practice is a community of knowledgeable planning and design professionals that operate with a collaborative, client-focused approach. By bringing together diverse expertise across multiple offices, we build teams to best support each individual project and client. From system-wide master planning to medical equipment replacements and working in complex acute care environments to the evolving outpatient setting, we will assemble a team with the right experience to deliver exceptional projects.
INTRODUCTION
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
GMC’s growing Architecture team is seeking a Project Architect to help lead impactful projects across Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, SC, and Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will collaborate closely with project teams to support technical execution and deliver successful projects through all phases of design and construction.
This position is primarily office-based but also includes field involvement related to active projects. Depending on experience and skill set, the role may also include participation in conceptual design, planning, programming, and other early-stage project development activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads project team working within the GMC Architecture Community framework respecting team structure, project roles and responsibilities, and utilization of production tools and standards.
- Member of multi-office architecture practice sharing, contributing, and learning best practices for delivering exceptional projects that include local government/civic, academic and healthcare.
- Broad general knowledge of architectural principles and practices, and proven ability to apply them.
- Ability to function effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
- Understanding of the entire project process-development/scoping, design, and construction.
- Ability to design and detail a complete project, system component or process.
- Prepares complete project documents including the Project Manual/Specifications.
- Understands economic and decision analysis principles in area including financial, regulatory, and environmental issues.
- Proficient in Revit Architecture, and complementary design tools.
- Assigns tasks to and directs architects, technicians, and administrative staff.
- Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the architectural work.
- Prepares scopes, budgets and schedules for assignments.
- Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.
- Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
- Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of architectural assignment.
- Demonstrates leadership skills and continuous improvement with decision-making time management and delegation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture from an accredited architectural program
- Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience
- Registered Architect or completed NCARB Program
- Proficient in Revit
- Must be able to listen and communicate effectively
- Must be a self-starter, team player and able to establish good working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, team members, and other employees
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs
- Ability to use good judgment and make timely decisions
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
GMC Architecture is a nationwide practice with clients, completed projects and active projects in 36 states. Travel to project sites may be required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ABOUT THE GMC ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY
The GMC Architecture Practice is a community of knowledgeable planning and design professionals that operate with a collaborative, client-focused approach. By bringing together diverse expertise across multiple offices, we build teams to best support each individual project and client. From system-wide master planning to medical equipment replacements and working in complex acute care environments to the evolving outpatient setting, we will assemble a team with the right experience to deliver exceptional projects.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Colliers Engineering & Design82
- CVS Health53
- HDR40
- EY36
- Humana30
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software460
- Consulting & Professional Services409
- Construction & Real Estate278
- Healthcare & Medical Services90
- Accounting & Auditing59
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 Colliers Engineering & Design, CVS Health, and HDR, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is heaviest in firms with active commercial, healthcare, and multifamily pipelines.
How many project architect jobs are remote?
About 35% of project architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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