Project Architect

Goody Clancy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Licensing support

Conference reimbursement

Paid time off

Health and disability insurance

Job summary

Goody Clancy, a Boston-based education design firm, seeks a Project Architect to join a collaborative, mission-driven team. You will contribute to the full design and delivery process, working with project leaders, designers, and clients to advance goals with professional design clarity.

Position reports to Principals and offers a hybrid workplace with in‑office on Mon/Wed/Thu and optional WFH days Tue/Fri, plus ESOP participation and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture or preservation; architectural registration preferred.
• 5–10+ years of architectural experience in design and technical development.
• Strong design sensibility and solid understanding of building systems.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.
• Experience with education, renovation, or preservation projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of design concepts, technical solutions, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with principals, project managers, designers, and technical staff across all project phases.
• Produce drawings, details, and models that support design intent and technical accuracy.
• Coordinate with consultants and assist in integrating structural, MEP, and specialty systems.
• Support quality control through careful documentation, review, and adherence to standards.
• Conduct site visits, field measurements, and existing-conditions assessments.
• Assist with project research, including codes, materials, cost benchmarks, and precedents.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, helping communicate design ideas and project updates.
• Travel as needed for site review, documentation, and client engagement.

Skills

Design sensibility

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Professional degree in architecture or preservation; licensure preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Firm Overview

Goody Clancy seeks a Project Architect to join our collaborative and mission-driven team. As a Boston-based education design firm, we partner with institutions on a variety of new-construction, renewal, and preservation projects to create environments where people are inspired to research, connect, strive, and wonder. Project Architects actively engage in all project phases and are given many opportunities for growth and continued learning. The best candidate for this position will have experience and/or a demonstrated interest in education projects, and a familiarity in historic preservation/building renovations is a plus. We are looking for creative, collaborative, and motivated professionals who are driven by a belief in the power of design to advance discovery, community, and opportunity.

Position Summary

In this role, you will contribute to the full design and delivery process, supporting the development of thoughtful, high‑quality architectural solutions. You will collaborate closely with project leaders, designers, technical staff, and external partners to advance project goals and uphold strong design and documentation standards. Your work will span conceptual design through construction documents, including technical detailing, coordination, site observations, and research-informed planning. You will also engage directly with clients and consultants, representing the firm with professionalism and design clarity.

Position reports to: Principals

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of design concepts, technical solutions, and project documentation
• Collaborate with principals, project managers, designers, and technical staff across all project phases
• Produce drawings, details, and models that support design intent and technical accuracy
• Coordinate with consultants and assist in integrating structural, MEP, and specialty systems
• Support quality control through careful documentation, review, and adherence to standards
• Conduct site visits, field measurements, and existing-conditions assessments
• Assist with project research, including codes, materials, cost benchmarks, and precedents
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, helping communicate design ideas and project updates
• Travel as needed for site review, documentation, and client engagement

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture or preservation; architectural registration preferred
• 5–10+ years of architectural experience, including design and technical development
• Strong design sensibility and solid understanding of building systems and construction methods
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and adaptable team member
• Ability to make sound design and technical decisions based on experience and research
• Experience with education, renovation, or preservation projects is desirable

Compensation/Benefits

• Salaried position: $95,000-120,000/annually
• Participation in a 100% employee‑owned firm through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Firm-sponsored licensing, training, and conference reimbursement
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Medical (70% employer-paid), life, and disability insurance; available dental, optical, cafeteria plan, and 401(k)
• Hybrid workplace: In-office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; optional WFH days Tuesday and Friday

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