Project Architect Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Project Architect jobs in Atlanta are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in Midtown, Buckhead, and the Old Fourth Ward across commercial development, healthcare, and higher education. Leading firms and institutions include HDR, Jacobs, and Corgan. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Capabilities
Architecture and Interiors
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#41183
Market
Cities & Places
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovation and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. As a Project Architect on our team in Atlanta, GA, you’ll be responsible for managing projects for interior environments that enhance organizational performance and achieve the client’s business objectives utilizing best practices. Our goal is to develop innovative interior architectural design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe, and conducive to intended purpose and function, reflect client goals and are within project budget and schedule.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
Prepares or Works with the project specification writer to develop specifications and is responsible for coordination of drawings and specifications.
Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
Works to implement the overall strategy for producing the documents and participates in organizing the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
Works with BIM Manager to define and set up project team software parameters and works with team BIM Lead to manage project standards.
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the entire Project Team.
Here's what you'll need
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
At least 6 years’ architecture experience.
Licensed Architect with current registration.
Proficiency in Revit.
US Citizenship.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
NCARB registration.
Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Knowledge of QA/QC process.
Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Enscape and InDesign graphic software preferred. Other graphic tools and knowledge encouraged.
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Posted Salary Range: Minimum
85,000.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
148,700.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $148,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
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Who's Hiring
- HDR3

- Jacobs3

- Corgan1

- HKS1

- Dlr Group1

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Technology & Software1
Project Architect Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project architect job in Atlanta?
Focus your search on Atlanta's commercial construction, healthcare campus expansion, and mixed-use development sectors, where hiring is most active. Firms anchored in Midtown and Buckhead lead in corporate interiors and hospitality work, while the metro's ongoing transit-oriented development projects create openings with larger design-build firms. Candidates who can demonstrate healthcare or education project delivery experience, and who know Atlanta's local permitting and zoning environment, tend to move faster through the hiring process.
Which companies hire project architects in Atlanta?
Atlanta project architect roles are posted by HDR, Jacobs, and Corgan and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The Atlanta market includes a mix of large national AEC firms with local offices, regional mid-size practices, and in-house design teams at major healthcare systems and universities.
Are there remote project architect jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, though project architect work is largely site-dependent, so fully remote roles are limited compared to purely desk-based professions. About 38% of project architect openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting roles where design development, document production, and client coordination can happen off-site. Schematic design and construction administration phases tend to be the most remote-compatible parts of the role in Atlanta firms.
How can I get a project architect job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is targeting architectural staff positions at mid-size firms in Midtown or Buckhead that routinely hire recent graduates from Georgia Tech or Southern Polytechnic programs. Roles like project designer, job captain, or architectural intern give you direct exposure to Atlanta's active commercial and healthcare pipeline. Familiarity with Revit, local building codes, and Atlanta's permitting process through the City of Atlanta's Office of Buildings is a practical edge when competing for junior openings.
Which industries hire the most project architects in Atlanta?
Atlanta project architect roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Atlanta's position as a regional hub for healthcare systems, corporate headquarters relocations, and major university campus expansions drives consistent demand across those sectors throughout the year.
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