Project Architect Jobs in Minnesota
Project Architect jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in commercial, institutional, and healthcare design across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rochester. Major employers with lasting Minnesota roots include HGA Architects, Hammel Green and Abrahamson, and the Mayo Clinic facilities group, all of which hire project architects at mid-level and senior levels. Healthcare facility design, corporate interiors, and higher-education construction are the most consistently active specialties in this market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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GLTArchitects, located in St. Cloud MN, is actively looking for an experienced project architect to join our team. A professional degree in Architecture is required with 8+ years of experience preferred. Our current workload includes a wide variety of project types including corporate, governmental, healthcare, education, athletic facilities, museums, senior healthcare, and more.
Opportunity:
- Lead projects at all design and construction phases. Coordinate design team efforts and provide technical leadership. Proficiency with REVIT software is a plus.
- Grow one of our existing markets, or if you have interest and experience in a market that we are not currently pursuing, we will support you.
- Specific experience in education or healthcare a plus but not required.
- Ownership potential if you are motivated and have interest in becoming a shareholder.
About GLTArchitects:
- Team based in a collaborative studio environment. Come visit our office!
- GLTArchitects provides the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of project types along with more specific market focus on healthcare, senior healthcare, education and public/governmental.
- Located in historic downtown St. Cloud for 50 years. Walking distance to great restaurants, coffee shops, theater, and all the activities downtown has to offer.
Welcome to St. Cloud:
- A great place to live with housing opportunities from urban to rural all within 15 minutes. The greater St. Cloud area includes Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park, St. Joseph and St. Augusta.
- Close enough to have quick access to the Minneapolis / St. Paul amenities while enjoying the great quality of life and cost of living the St. Cloud area has to offer.
- If you live between St. Cloud and the Cities and waste hours of your life sitting in traffic then you are driving the wrong way, consider St. Cloud!
- Three Public School Districts in the immediate area along with charter and private school offerings.
Next Steps:
- If you are looking for the opportunity to make a difference and grow personally and professionally don’t wait; email, call, or send your resume today!
- Competitive salary will be negotiated based on skill and experience. Note that we need to show a salary range, but it is purposely very broad because we are seeking a good fit for both parties rather than a narrow skillset. If you are interested let's talk.
- Learn about our benefits which include:
Health Insurance
Health savings account with employer contribution.
Dental insurance
Vacation/Sick days and Holidays
SIMPLE IRA with an employer match.
In the summer we often work half-day Fridays! Summer is short, enjoy it.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Project Architect Job Market in Minnesota
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project architect jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Architecture license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program
- Five or more years of experience managing architectural projects from schematic design through construction administration
- Demonstrated proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and building information modeling workflows
- Experience leading project teams and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and clients
- Strong knowledge of Minnesota State Building Code, zoning ordinances, and ADA accessibility standards
Project Architect Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project architect in Minnesota?
To work as a project architect in Minnesota, you must hold an active architecture license issued by the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design. The path requires completing a NAAB-accredited professional degree, finishing the Architectural Experience Program hours, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination. Most Minnesota firms expect project architects to hold this license before leading projects independently.
Which companies hire project architects in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring project architects in Minnesota include HDR, AECOM, and GLTArchitects, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's architecture market is anchored by large full-service firms in the Twin Cities that specialize in healthcare, higher education, and civic projects, generating consistent demand at the project architect level.
Which Minnesota cities have the most project architect jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and Saint Louis Park have the most project architect openings in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro drives the bulk of demand through its concentration of corporate headquarters, hospital systems, and university construction programs, while Rochester's role as home to Mayo Clinic facilities development sustains a steady pipeline of healthcare-focused architecture positions.
Are there remote project architect jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of project architect openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role depends on site visits, client meetings, and construction administration. The tasks most commonly done remotely are design development, document production, and internal design reviews rather than anything requiring physical presence on site.
How can I get hired as a project architect in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a large Twin Cities firm as an architectural designer or project designer while completing your Architectural Experience Program hours toward licensure. Firms like HGA and Hammel Green and Abrahamson regularly onboard recent graduates into team-based project roles where they contribute to healthcare, civic, or commercial work under licensed project architects. Building a portfolio of construction document work and beginning the Architect Registration Examination early signals seriousness to Minnesota hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to project architect jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to project architect jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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