Project Architect

Description At DesignGroup, we believe great architecture starts with great people. We're looking for a Project Architect who brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality design solutions. As part of our team, you'll work alongside talented architects, designers, planners, and project managers to bring complex projects to life while contributing to a culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and technical excellence.

Position Summary

The Project Architect serves as the technical leader of a project team, responsible for translating design intent into accurate, coordinated construction documents. This role collaborates closely with Project Managers, Project Designers, Interior Designers, Planners, and consultants to ensure projects meet design, technical, and regulatory requirements.

The Project Architect plays a critical role in maintaining technical quality, constructability, and coordination throughout all phases of a project while supporting the firm's commitment to design excellence and successful project delivery.

Your Essential Duties

• Serve as the technical lead for assigned projects, working in collaboration with the Project Manager and project team.
• Collaborate with Project Designers, Interior Designers, and Planners to develop comprehensive construction documents that fulfill design intent.
• Support project schedules by meeting internal deadlines for document production, technical reviews, and coordination.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and specialty vendors to develop integrated and constructible solutions.
• Lead building code reviews and coordinate with code officials and Authorities Having Jurisdiction to support project approvals.
• Participate in quality reviews with other Project Architects to maintain firmwide technical standards and document quality.
• Participate in owner and user meetings to understand project requirements and ensure they are incorporated throughout the design process.
• Coordinate drawing sets across disciplines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness throughout all project phases.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs) for conformance with design intent and contract documents.
• Support Construction Administration activities, including site visits, construction observations, and resolution of technical issues.
• Apply firm standards, best practices, and lessons learned to continuously improve document quality and project delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to emerging architectural professionals, supporting knowledge sharing and team development.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution or equivalent required.
• Master's degree in Architecture preferred.
• Architectural Registration preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience, preferably with exposure to complex, mid- to large-scale projects.
• Experience in healthcare architecture preferred.
• Strong understanding of architectural building systems, construction documentation, detailing, and constructability.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and consultant documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, regulatory requirements, and permitting processes.
• Familiarity with healthcare design standards, including FGI Guidelines, preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with CAD software.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.