Hybrid Project Architect & Design Leader

Design Collaborative; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Collaborative in Charlotte is seeking a full-time Project Architect / Project Manager to lead design efforts and manage project teams from concept through construction administration in a hybrid office setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of architectural experience, 1+ year of project management, and licensure pursuit. Proficiency in Revit, CAD, BIM tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NCARB-accredited program.
• 5+ years of professional architectural experience within an architecture or design firm.
• 1+ year of project management experience, preferably within a commercial architecture/design environment.
• Registered Architect preferred, or actively working toward licensure.
• Experience managing clients, consultants, and internal design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects from programming and conceptual design through construction administration.
• Develop architectural designs, models, and construction documents using Revit, CAD, BIM tools, and other design/documentation platforms.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, guiding project vision and communication.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and internal designers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead project coordination across architecture, MEP, interior design, and other disciplines.
• Develop and manage project schedules, staffing plans, resources, and budgets.
• Meet design goals, schedules, and budgets with internal teams.
• Oversee design documentation, technical coordination, permitting, and approvals.
• Participate in client meetings, consultant coordination meetings, and on-site observations.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Team coordination

Communication

Autonomous working

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

NCARB-accredited program

Tools

Revit

CAD

BIM tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Design Collaborative in Charlotte is seeking a full-time Project Architect / Project Manager to lead design efforts and manage project teams from concept through construction administration in a hybrid office setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of architectural experience, 1+ year of project management, and licensure pursuit. Proficiency in Revit, CAD, BIM tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is expected.