Project Architect Jobs in Texas
Project Architect jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in commercial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use development sectors, with openings at every level from emerging professional to senior design lead. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the largest share of postings, where firms like Gensler, HKS, and Page draw consistent recruiting pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare facility design, large-scale commercial and mixed-use projects, and sustainable building systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary:
HED is seeking a passionate Project Architect III to join our growing PreK–12 Education practice in our Dallas office. Designer is an early career level architecture role that is responsible for assisting project teams with a range of project types from early design through construction under the supervision of a seasoned Architect and/or Project Designer. Candidates are passionate, motivated, and eager to further develop their technical and design skills in an environment that promotes collaboration and critical thinking. Proven experience and proficiency in technical detailing with the ability to work with moderate to minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include guiding and mentoring more junior team members.
HED Culture:
At HED, we believe great design has the power to improve lives through positive impact. Our PreK–12 practice creates inspiring learning environments that support educational excellence, community engagement, and student success. As an integrated design firm, we bring together architects, engineers, planners, and designers to solve complex challenges through collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
Our culture is guided by six core values:
- Do It as a Team – We believe the best solutions emerge through collaboration, trust, and shared accountability across disciplines and project teams.
- Be You With Us – We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas, creating an inclusive environment where individuals can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Make a Mark – We are driven to create meaningful impact through design, delivering projects that strengthen communities and improve lives.
- Embrace Change – We approach challenges with curiosity and adaptability, continuously evolving our thinking, processes, and solutions.
- Thrive With Growth – We invest in mentorship, professional development, and lifelong learning, empowering our people to reach their full potential.
- Strive for Performance – We pursue excellence in design, technical execution, client service, and project delivery, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
When you join HED, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Design impactful educational environments that serve students, educators, and communities.
- Collaborate across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, sustainable, and high-performing solutions.
- Partner with school districts, educational stakeholders, consultants, and regulatory agencies to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Contribute to a culture that values mentorship, professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
- Work in a flexible hybrid environment that balances autonomy with meaningful in-person collaboration.
- Be part of a team committed to design excellence, technical rigor, and creating lasting positive impact.
Work Environment:
- We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
- The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.
Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and coordination of the architectural scope of work, including development and maintenance of the Discipline Work Plan (DWP) in collaboration with the Project Manager
- Produce and manage coordinated construction documents that meet firm quality standards, technical accuracy, and code compliance in accordance with the HED Design Process
- Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants to ensure technical alignment, design integrity, and consistency across all disciplines
- Support code interpretation and regulatory compliance and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for permitting and approvals
- Conduct material, product, and building systems research to inform detailing and specification development
- Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and field reports, under supervision of senior technical leadership
- May serves as Architect of Record for projects as determined by project leadership, and sign/seal documents as appropriate
- Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and support development of technical standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and licensure required
- LEED Accredited preferred, with a passion for sustainable and resilient design
- Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in the A/E industry required
- Proficiency in Revit required
- Demonstrated experience delivering California PreK-12 educational facilities projects required
- Strong working knowledge of educational facility design standards required
- A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines
- Good written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills
- Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments
- Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations
Physical Requirements:
- Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings
- Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes
- Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.
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Position Summary:
HED is seeking a passionate Project Architect III to join our growing PreK–12 Education practice in our Dallas office. Designer is an early career level architecture role that is responsible for assisting project teams with a range of project types from early design through construction under the supervision of a seasoned Architect and/or Project Designer. Candidates are passionate, motivated, and eager to further develop their technical and design skills in an environment that promotes collaboration and critical thinking. Proven experience and proficiency in technical detailing with the ability to work with moderate to minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include guiding and mentoring more junior team members.
HED Culture:
At HED, we believe great design has the power to improve lives through positive impact. Our PreK–12 practice creates inspiring learning environments that support educational excellence, community engagement, and student success. As an integrated design firm, we bring together architects, engineers, planners, and designers to solve complex challenges through collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
Our culture is guided by six core values:
- Do It as a Team – We believe the best solutions emerge through collaboration, trust, and shared accountability across disciplines and project teams.
- Be You With Us – We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas, creating an inclusive environment where individuals can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Make a Mark – We are driven to create meaningful impact through design, delivering projects that strengthen communities and improve lives.
- Embrace Change – We approach challenges with curiosity and adaptability, continuously evolving our thinking, processes, and solutions.
- Thrive With Growth – We invest in mentorship, professional development, and lifelong learning, empowering our people to reach their full potential.
- Strive for Performance – We pursue excellence in design, technical execution, client service, and project delivery, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
When you join HED, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Design impactful educational environments that serve students, educators, and communities.
- Collaborate across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, sustainable, and high-performing solutions.
- Partner with school districts, educational stakeholders, consultants, and regulatory agencies to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Contribute to a culture that values mentorship, professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
- Work in a flexible hybrid environment that balances autonomy with meaningful in-person collaboration.
- Be part of a team committed to design excellence, technical rigor, and creating lasting positive impact.
Work Environment:
- We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
- The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.
Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and coordination of the architectural scope of work, including development and maintenance of the Discipline Work Plan (DWP) in collaboration with the Project Manager
- Produce and manage coordinated construction documents that meet firm quality standards, technical accuracy, and code compliance in accordance with the HED Design Process
- Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants to ensure technical alignment, design integrity, and consistency across all disciplines
- Support code interpretation and regulatory compliance and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for permitting and approvals
- Conduct material, product, and building systems research to inform detailing and specification development
- Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and field reports, under supervision of senior technical leadership
- May serves as Architect of Record for projects as determined by project leadership, and sign/seal documents as appropriate
- Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and support development of technical standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and licensure required
- LEED Accredited preferred, with a passion for sustainable and resilient design
- Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in the A/E industry required
- Proficiency in Revit required
- Demonstrated experience delivering California PreK-12 educational facilities projects required
- Strong working knowledge of educational facility design standards required
- A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines
- Good written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills
- Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments
- Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations
Physical Requirements:
- Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings
- Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes
- Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project architect jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas architect registration or reciprocal license recognized by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
- Professional degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program required
- Five or more years of experience managing architectural projects from schematic design through construction administration
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination workflows expected across most listings
- Demonstrated experience leading consultants, coordinating with structural and MEP engineers, and managing client relationships
- Familiarity with Texas building codes, local jurisdictional review processes, and ADA compliance standards
Project Architect Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project architect in Texas?
Becoming a project architect in Texas requires licensure through the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, which oversees registration for all practicing architects in the state. Candidates must hold a professional degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited institution, complete the Architectural Experience Program, and pass the Architect Registration Examination. Most Texas firms expect several years of post-licensure project experience before hiring into a project architect role with full design and client accountability.
Which companies hire project architects in Texas?
Employers hiring project architects in Texas right now include HDR, AECOM, and Corgan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of major healthcare systems, corporate campus developments, and publicly funded institutional projects keeps a consistent pipeline of openings across both large national firms and regional Texas-based practices.
Which Texas cities have the most project architect jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin consistently lead for project architect openings in Texas. Houston's energy sector and Texas Medical Center drive significant healthcare and corporate architecture work, Dallas supports a dense commercial and mixed-use development market, and Austin's sustained population and tech-sector growth has made it one of the fastest-expanding markets for architectural services in the state.
Are there remote project architect jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're limited. Project architect work is inherently site-dependent, involving construction administration, contractor coordination, and on-site observation that require physical presence at key project milestones. About 75% of project architect openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that are typically involve schematic design, design development, or documentation phases rather than construction-phase responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a project architect in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying as an architectural designer or intern architect at a mid-to-large Texas firm while completing the Architectural Experience Program hours required for licensure. Houston and Dallas firms like Page, HKS, and Corgan regularly onboard new graduates into structured project team roles. Building a portfolio with documented project contributions, pursuing your Texas architecture registration actively, and targeting healthcare or education-focused firms, which run predictable project pipelines, gives candidates a concrete edge over general applicants.
Where can I find and apply to project architect jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to project architect jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Texas employers. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly. No profile creation or sign-up is needed to view and apply to listings.
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