Project Architect

Position Overview
This firm is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Project Architect with demonstrated experience in hospitality and mixed-use developments to join their design team. The firm emphasizes collaboration, design focus, and client relationships. With dedicated professional development, office activities, flex Fridays, and future focused design, this firm is a great place to work. The ideal candidate brings strong design sensibilities, technical proficiency, and the ability to coordinate complex projects from concept through construction. This role requires an excellent communicator who thrives in collaborative environments and can manage client relationships, consultant teams, and internal project workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and documentation for hospitality and mixed-use projects, including hotels, residential towers, retail components, amenities, and public spaces.
• Develop and refine design concepts, ensuring alignment with client goals, brand standards, and project constraints.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and deadlines across all phases from schematic design to construction administration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, including structural, MEP, interiors, landscape, and specialty consultants.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of construction documents, ensuring technical accuracy, code compliance, and high-quality detailing.
• Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support the project team throughout construction.
• Facilitate client presentations, design workshops, and stakeholder meetings to communicate design intent and project updates.
• Mentor and support junior team members, promoting quality, efficiency, and professional growth.
• Ensure that all project work meets regulatory requirements, local building codes, sustainability goals, and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• 6-12+ years of experience in an architectural practice, with a strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality, mixed-use, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Licensure as a Registered Architect preferred (or actively pursuing).
• Proficiency in Revit is required; experience with SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, or other visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, and project coordination.
• Demonstrated experience leading mid- to large-scale project teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining design quality and attention to detail.