Lead Project Architect — Municipal & Federal Projects (Albany)

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company vehicle for business travel

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Albany, NY area seeks an experienced Project Architect to lead municipal and federal projects. You will guide projects from programming to construction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while maintaining hands-on technical involvement.

Ideal candidates are Registered Architects or are near licensure with 5–10+ years of broad architectural experience across multiple project types. Strong writing and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 5–10+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Registered Architect strongly preferred; licensure progress acceptable.
• Broad experience across multiple architectural project phases and types.
• Experience with existing-building assessments and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from programming through design and construction.
• Prepare architectural assessments, facility studies, feasibility studies, and programming reports.
• Evaluate existing buildings and document conditions and recommendations.
• Perform building code reviews for new and existing facilities.
• Develop architectural drawings, details, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with structural, engineering, drafting, and specialty consultants; mentor junior staff.

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Albany, NY area seeks an experienced Project Architect to lead municipal and federal projects. You will guide projects from programming to construction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while maintaining hands-on technical involvement.

Ideal candidates are Registered Architects or are near licensure with 5–10+ years of broad architectural experience across multiple project types. Strong writing and documentation skills are essential.