Higher Education Project Architect — Lead Design & Delivery

American Institute of Architecture Students; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahler Slater in Milwaukee or Madison seeks a Project Architect for Higher Education projects. You will lead planning and design phases, coordinate with Project Managers, and translate concepts into architectural solutions.

Join a collaborative team that values initiative, innovation, and relationships. You’ll work with education clients, manage design tasks, and contribute to a national portfolio while meeting schedules.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as an architectural professional with higher education client experience
• Professional degree in Architecture and Architectural registration
• 4+ years of Revit production experience, with Revit and automation tools
• Experience in selecting building materials and systems
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Excellent spoken, written, and graphic communication skills
• Focus on collaboration and leadership under tight deadlines and budgets
• High attention to client needs and adaptability under pressure

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the planning and design phases of significant higher education, sports, recreation, and wellness projects, translating design concepts into architectural solutions
• Support Project Manager in project management tasks, focusing on schedule, staffing, and budget
• Coordinate the project’s design intent with technical project requirements
• Direct and manage the internal and external design team from planning through construction administration
• Represent the team with education, sports, and culture clients, industry partners, contractors, consultants, and public authorities
• Contribute to Kahler Slater’s local and national portfolio

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Client focus

Pressure management

Architectural knowledge

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Architectural registration

Tools

Revit

Automation technologies

Job description

Kahler Slater in Milwaukee or Madison seeks a Project Architect for Higher Education projects. You will lead planning and design phases, coordinate with Project Managers, and translate concepts into architectural solutions.

Join a collaborative team that values initiative, innovation, and relationships. You’ll work with education clients, manage design tasks, and contribute to a national portfolio while meeting schedules.