Job Title: Architect

Job Description

The Architect will take an active, hands-on role in producing construction documents and supporting projects from initial concept through construction administration. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects, manage varying scales of work, and grow into higher levels of responsibility within a collaborative, family-feel firm culture.

Responsibilities

• Jump into producing construction documents independently and ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals.
• Lead architectural design from programming and schematic design through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration for higher-level responsibilities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across a range of scales and complexities, maintaining schedules and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, owners, and stakeholders, providing clear communication and responsive service.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, including MEP, structural, civil, landscape, and specialty vendors, to integrate all disciplines into cohesive project documents.
• Develop detailed construction documents and technical specifications using Revit and, where applicable, AutoCAD.
• Oversee code analysis, life safety plans, and permitting processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders, and provide timely, well-reasoned responses.
• Conduct site visits and field observations during construction to monitor progress, identify issues, and support successful project delivery.
• Assist with and, at higher levels, lead construction administration tasks, including documentation, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to firm standards across all project deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
• Participate in project budgeting, scheduling, and staffing discussions to support efficient project execution.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client presentations, as needed.
• Assist with client communication and coordination, particularly for mid-level responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• 5–20 years of professional experience in architecture, with strong technical capabilities at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce construction documents, especially for mid-level candidates.
• Proven experience supporting projects from concept through construction administration.
• Proficiency in Revit, with hands-on experience creating detailed construction drawings and documents.
• Strong background in architectural design, design development, and construction drawings.
• Experience with construction administration, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants across multiple disciplines (MEP, structural, civil, landscape, and specialty vendors).
• Solid understanding of building codes, life safety requirements, and permitting processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients, owners, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle varying scales and complexities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Lumion is a plus.
• background working on commercial, multi-family, single-family, veterinary clinics, and car dealership projects is highly beneficial.
• Interest in long-term growth within the firm and readiness to take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Ability to work effectively within a small design team structure and collaborate with a larger group of architects.
• Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and adherence to established standards and processes.

Work Environment

The role is based in a full-service architecture and interior design practice with experience across a wide variety of project types and sizes, including commercial, multi-family, single-family residential, veterinary clinics, and car dealerships. The team consists of around 20 people, typically organized into design teams of 2–3, supported by a broader group of architects. This is a 100% in-office position, offering a collaborative, family-feel culture and a stable workload driven by a diverse project portfolio. The team works primarily in AutoCAD and Revit, with Revit as a core tool for construction docume