Lead Project Architect - Municipal & Federal Projects

Markent Personnel, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account options

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Performance bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Company vehicles for business travel

Job summary

Confidential Client in the Albany, NY area seeks a Project Architect to own and lead municipal and federal projects. You will oversee design development, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and mentor junior teammates.

The role emphasizes project leadership, technical depth in architecture, and the opportunity to grow into broader management responsibilities within a multidisciplinary A/E environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 5–10+ years of architectural experience.
• Registered Architect strongly preferred or licensure in progress.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NYS building codes.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff.
• US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from programming through design and construction.
• Prepare assessments, feasibility studies, and programming reports.
• Evaluate existing buildings and document conditions and recommendations.
• Perform building code reviews for new and existing facilities.
• Develop drawings, details, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with structural, engineering, drafting, and consultants.
• Serve as lead architect on multidisciplinary assignments as needed.
• Contribute to project planning, coordination, and management.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain hands-on involvement.

Skills

Years of experience

Education

Architecture degree (BArch/MArch)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Confidential Client in the Albany, NY area seeks a Project Architect to own and lead municipal and federal projects. You will oversee design development, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and mentor junior teammates.

The role emphasizes project leadership, technical depth in architecture, and the opportunity to grow into broader management responsibilities within a multidisciplinary A/E environment.