Project Architect

Archinect; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Annum Architects in Boston is seeking a proactive Senior Architect with 8–12 years of experience in academic, cultural, and civic settings. Ideal candidates will lead project design and mentoring for junior staff, ensuring high-quality project delivery.

The firm, recognized for its commitment to mentorship, encourages professional development through diverse projects globally. Candidates should possess a Professional Degree in Architecture, Licensure, and proficiency in key software.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in architectural practice.
• Experience in institutional projects and knowledge of relevant engineering systems.
• Strong mentorship skills to guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and document projects from concept through construction.
• Manage and mentor junior staff for project execution.
• Coordinate project documentation and oversee document quality.
• Lead coordination meetings with clients and consultants.
• Administer construction duties including RFIs and change orders.

Skills

Commitment to design excellence

Verbal and graphic communication skills

Project delivery experience

Familiarity with building codes

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in SketchUp or Rhino

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Proficiency in CAD

Ability to mentor junior staff

Professional Licensure

LEED AP or related accreditation

Ability to travel

Education

Professional Degree in Architecture

Job description

Annum Architects seeks a proactive, self-motivated Senior Architect with 8–12 years of experience. The ideal candidate has experience in academic, cultural, and civic settings.

Annum Architects explores the intersection of heritage and contemporary design. With an award-winning practice and projects for universities, the arts, and the public realm around the world, Annum is dedicated to the advancement of staff through professional development and personal growth. Annum was recognized as a 2025 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm by AIA New England based on studio policies and practices, as well as our commitment to mentorship. Annum is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Designs and documents projects in all phases, from early concept development through schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Manages, mentors, and supports Junior Staff
• Coordinates project documentation execution, construction plans and details, and consultants while ensuring document quality and completeness.
• Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature professional judgment in solving architectural issues
• Leads coordination meetings with consultants, clients, and within office
• Understands and coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects
• Performs construction administration duties (such as responding to RFIs, managing change orders, and reviewing shop drawings and materials for conformance with design intent)

Qualifications

• Professional Degree in Architecture
• A commitment to design excellence, combined with verbal and graphic skills to compellingly communicate design ideas to others.
• Experience with delivering all phases of a project with institutional clients
• Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Fluency in Revit, SketchUp or Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and CAD
• Ability to direct or coordinate work efforts of junior staff
• Professional Licensure
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire, or related accreditation demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, such as CPHC, LFA, or WELL
• Ability to travel