Project Architect Jobs in Missouri
Project Architect jobs in Missouri are consistently active, with the strongest demand concentrated in commercial, healthcare, and higher education construction across the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas, with a smaller but steady market in Columbia. Major employers with established Missouri practices include HOK, which is headquartered in St. Louis, Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, and Christner Inc., a longstanding St. Louis firm. Healthcare facility design, adaptive reuse of historic urban buildings, and mixed-use development are the most in-demand specialties right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
Find Project Architect JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 11+ Project Architect jobs











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.
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 Saint Louis, MO 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.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 5 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.
- LEED AP.
- 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.
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 $100,000.00 to $120,000.00. 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 October 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.
See All 11 Project Architect Jobs in Missouri
Find roles in Missouri that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Project Architect JobsProject Architect Jobs by City in Missouri
Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Architect Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring



What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project architect jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri Architecture license or Architect Registration Examination completion required
- Professional degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program required
- Minimum five to seven years of progressive design and construction administration experience
- Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination workflows across project phases
- Demonstrated experience managing consultant teams and client relationships on mid-to-large projects
- Familiarity with Missouri building codes and local authority having jurisdiction review processes
Project Architect Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project architect in Missouri?
Becoming a project architect in Missouri requires earning an architecture license through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Candidates must hold a professional degree from an NAAB-accredited program, complete the Architectural Experience Program hours, and pass all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination. Most Missouri firms expect licensure or active candidacy before promoting someone into a project architect role.
Which companies hire project architects in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring project architects in Missouri include HDR, Clayco, and Jacobs, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's concentration of corporate headquarters, major hospital systems, and public university campuses keeps a steady pipeline of mid-size and large architecture firms actively recruiting at this level.
Which Missouri cities have the most project architect jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield account for the largest share of project architect openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City drive the majority of postings through their healthcare systems, university campuses, and commercial development pipelines, while Columbia's growth as a university city and regional healthcare hub has made it a consistent secondary market for licensed architects.
Are there remote project architect jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Project architect work is inherently site- and team-dependent, requiring regular coordination with consultants, contractors, and clients. About 100% of project architect openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover early-phase schematic design or documentation tasks rather than full project responsibility.
How can I get hired as a project architect in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a Missouri firm as an architectural designer or intern architect while completing Architectural Experience Program hours toward licensure. Large St. Louis and Kansas City firms including HOK, PGAV Architects, and Burns & McDonnell regularly bring in new graduates for structured intern programs. Building a portfolio focused on construction documents, Revit proficiency, and any healthcare or education project work gives candidates a clear edge in Missouri's dominant market sectors.
Where can I find and apply to project architect jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to project architect jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and target market, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
See All 11 Project Architect Jobs in Missouri
Find roles in Missouri that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Project Architect Jobs