Project Architect - Commercial & Mixed-Use

About the role

A design-driven architecture firm in Washington DC is looking for a Project Architect to lead complex commercial, mixed-use, civic, academic and cultural projects. The role suits someone with 7-10 years of experience who balances design vision with technical execution and leads projects through several phases, working with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multiple architectural projects independently and contribute to larger projects as part of a team
• Manage competing priorities, schedules and deliverables across projects at different stages
• Develop and present initial design concepts tailored to each client's vision
• Lead projects from schematic design through design development, construction documentation and construction administration
• Coordinate building systems, sustainability requirements, accessibility standards and code compliance
• Prepare detailed, accurate and well-coordinated construction documentation
• Contribute to space programming, space planning, workplace strategy, entitlements and planning approvals
• Mentor junior team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 7-10 years of experience with an architecture or interior design firm
• Experience with large commercial office, mixed-use, civic, academic or cultural projects
• Ability to lead multiple projects independently while collaborating on larger ones
• Strong design conceptualization, visualization, presentation and communication skills
• Strong understanding of building systems, sustainability, accessibility, building codes, construction detailing, materials and construction types
• Desirable: experience with LEED documentation and certification, space programming, workplace strategy, entitlements or planning approvals
• Portfolio showing innovative design concepts and coordinated construction documentation

Required skills

• Revit proficiency (required)
• Experience across architectural phases: schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration
• Analytical, organizational, problem-solving and relationship-management skills

What we offer

• Collaborative studio culture focused on creativity, shared ideas and responsible placemaking
• Strong emphasis on mentorship, professional growth and continuing education
• Support for IDP/AXP, ARE, LEED accreditation and continuing education
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package