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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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
This role is responsible for developing test fits, space plans, and early design concepts for our client's workplace projects. Working under the guidance of senior project architects, this person moves fluidly between focused, individual test-fit work and collaborative meetings with customers, contractors, and project management teams.
You will provide architectural design services for a variety of small to medium-sized commercial workplace projects. You will work closely with our client's internal design team, business stakeholders, contractors, project management teams, and (where applicable) external Architects of Record — moving fluidly between focused design work and multi-party project meetings.
This role is on-site at our client's campus in Dearborn, MI.
What You'll Do
- Identify the client's project goals, objectives, and quality expectations through data and research.
- Develop test fits and space plans to evaluate program fit against Ford Land workplace standards.
- Provide initial design direction and concept-level design intent for projects; partner with and transition scopes to an external Architect of Record (AOR) as needed.
- Act as a liaison between the client and project team; build and support lasting relationships.
- Ensure HSSE compliance in all designs and creations within the project.
- Assist with early design phases, including programming and schematic/concept design.
- Participate in project meetings with customers, contractors, and project management teams, representing Ford Land's design goals and initiatives.
- Coordinate with consultants and external AORs on projects requiring full documentation, under the direction of senior project architects.
- Apply working knowledge of standard design principles and techniques to typical assignments; escalate complex issues to senior team members.
- Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values; contribute to consensus-building.
- Work within established guidelines and policies, exercising sound judgment on day-to-day design decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. NCARB certification or Architectural license required.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Even Better, You May Have
- Experience working on interior-focused design projects, with an understanding of human-centered design principles and how they translate into workplace space planning.
- Experience supporting design programs across multiple sites or a corporate real estate portfolio.
- Master's degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
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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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