Project Architect Jobs in Michigan

Project Architect jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with demand concentrated in commercial construction, higher education, healthcare facilities, and automotive-related corporate campus work at every level from emerging professional through senior design lead. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor anchor most of the hiring, where established firms and institutions such as SmithGroup, Ghafari Associates, and the University of Michigan system regularly bring on project architects. Renovation and adaptive reuse of legacy industrial structures, along with healthcare and mixed-use development, are among the most sought-after specialties in the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerGhafari Associates
Top cityDearborn, MI
Cities hiring4
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Project Architect- Test Fits, Space Planning & Design
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
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Project Architect- Test Fits, Space Planning & Design
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Dearborn, Michigan
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Hybrid
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification
201-500

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AECOM
Senior Project Architect
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AECOM
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Senior Project Architect
AECOM
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$110k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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AECOM
Senior Project Architect
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AECOM
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Senior Project Architect
AECOM
Detroit, Michigan
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$110k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Abonmarche Consultants, Inc
Architect & Project Manager
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Abonmarche Consultants, Inc
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Architect & Project Manager
Abonmarche Consultants, Inc
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
51-200

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Ghafari Associates LLC
Senior Project Architect
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Ghafari Associates LLC
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Senior Project Architect
Ghafari Associates LLC
Dearborn, Michigan
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
On-Site

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Project Architect Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dearborn
4 jobs
Grand Rapids
3 jobs
Detroit
1 job
Kalamazoo
1 job

Project Architect Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Ghafari Associates
Ghafari Associates4 open roles
AECOM
AECOM2 open roles
Fishbeck
Fishbeck1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project architect jobs across Michigan.

  • Active Michigan architectural license issued through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
  • Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program recognized by NAAB
  • Minimum five years of progressive experience managing architectural projects from design through construction administration
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and building information modeling workflows on commercial or institutional projects
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with structural, mechanical, and civil engineering consultants
  • Strong familiarity with Michigan Building Code and local municipality permitting and plan review processes

Project Architect Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project architect in Michigan?

Becoming a project architect in Michigan requires earning a professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program, completing the Architectural Experience Program, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination. Licensure is issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which governs all architectural practice in the state. Once licensed, most Michigan firms expect candidates to have led at least one project through construction administration before carrying the project architect title.

Which companies hire project architects in Michigan?

Employers hiring project architects in Michigan right now include Ghafari Associates, AECOM, and Fishbeck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's mix of established design firms, large healthcare systems, and major research universities creates steady demand for project architects across sectors beyond traditional commercial work.

Which Michigan cities have the most project architect jobs?

Dearborn, Grand Rapids, and Detroit have the most project architect openings in Michigan. Detroit drives the largest share through its concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare campuses, and ongoing downtown redevelopment, while Grand Rapids has emerged as a significant hub for healthcare construction and West Michigan manufacturing facility work, and Ann Arbor draws consistent demand from the University of Michigan and its affiliated research and medical institutions.

Are there remote project architect jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're limited. Project architect work is heavily tied to site visits, consultant coordination meetings, and construction administration, which makes fully remote arrangements uncommon. About 50% of project architect openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those arrangements tend to apply most to design-phase and documentation work rather than active construction oversight.

How can I get hired as a project architect in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is joining a Michigan firm as an architectural designer or project designer while completing the Architectural Experience Program toward licensure. Large Michigan employers such as SmithGroup, Ghafari Associates, and major health systems like Henry Ford Health regularly hire recent graduates into designer roles that grow into project responsibilities. Building a portfolio of construction document sets, even from academic work, and advancing toward your Michigan LARA license gives you a measurable edge over candidates who have not yet started the licensure process.

Where can I find and apply to project architect jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to project architect jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and the markets you want to work in, and apply directly to each position.

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