Project Architect

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible working hours

Paid vacation and personal leave

Flexible holidays

Employer-paid term life insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability保险

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for me

Professional development and career成长

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Licensed Project Architect to join our Raleigh/Charlotte office in North Carolina. This role leads projects from programming through construction administration, coordinating with consultants and guiding teams to deliver high-quality architectural solutions.

The ideal candidate has 11–20 years of professional experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, and an active architecture license.

Qualifications

• Active architecture license required.
• 11–20 years of professional architectural experience, with project leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Experience managing full delivery from design to construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, accessibility, and regulations.
• Proficient in coordinating consultants and leading internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of delivery, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Collaborate with design leadership to translate client goals into thoughtful, functional, and technically sound architectural solutions.
• Manage day-to-day project execution, establish priorities, assign responsibilities, and guide team members toward project milestones.
• Serve as a primary client contact, communicate progress, clarify requirements, and address questions or changes throughout the project.
• Coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and other consultants to develop integrated project documentation.
• Evaluate applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, zoning regulations, and life safety considerations, incorporating requirements into the design and documentation.
• Oversee the production of accurate, coordinated drawings and specifications that clearly communicate design intent and construction requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews to identify conflicts, resolve technical issues, and maintain consistency across project documents.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor deliverables, and communicate potential delays or coordination needs.
• Support construction administration through submittal and shop drawing reviews, responses to requests for information, site observations, and resolution of field questions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to architectural staff while maintaining accountability for the quality and completeness of project work.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Coordination of teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Project Architect

Attractive pay and exceptional benefits!!

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us

An established, award-winning architecture firm is seeking a talented Project Architect/Project Manager to join its Raleigh office.

The firm works across a diverse portfolio of commercial and institutional projects, including K-12 and higher education, public safety, civic, entertainment, retail, restaurants, commercial office, medical office, adaptive reuse, mixed-use, and faith-based environments.

Why join us?

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible working hours
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Flexible holidays
• Employer-paid term life insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for eligible medical and childcare expenses
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Additional employee benefits

Job Details

Licensed Project Architect

Locations: Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina

Experience: 11–20 years of professional architectural experience

An established architecture firm is seeking a Licensed Project Architect to lead projects from initial planning and design through construction completion. Opportunities are available in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina.

This position is ideal for an experienced architect who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to guide project teams, manage client relationships, and coordinate the many components of successful project delivery. Candidates must have experience with the full architectural process and be comfortable taking ownership of complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of delivery, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Collaborate with design leadership to translate client goals into thoughtful, functional, and technically sound architectural solutions.
• Manage day-to-day project execution, establish priorities, assign responsibilities, and guide team members toward project milestones.
• Serve as a primary client contact, communicate progress, clarify requirements, and address questions or changes throughout the project.
• Coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and other consultants to develop integrated project documentation.
• Evaluate applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, zoning regulations, and life safety considerations, incorporating requirements into the design and documentation.
• Oversee the production of accurate, coordinated drawings and specifications that clearly communicate design intent and construction requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews to identify conflicts, resolve technical issues, and maintain consistency across project documents.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor deliverables, and communicate potential delays or coordination needs.
• Support construction administration through submittal and shop drawing reviews, responses to requests for information, site observations, and resolution of field questions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to architectural staff while maintaining accountability for the quality and completeness of project work.

Required Qualifications

• Active license to practice architecture is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 11–20 years of professional architectural experience, including demonstrated responsibility for project leadership.
• Experience managing projects through the entire architectural delivery process, from initial design through construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, architectural detailing, building codes, and accessibility requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, coordinate consultants, and lead internal project teams.
• Ability to balance design objectives, technical requirements, document quality, and project schedules.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on project leader who can move comfortably between design collaboration, technical coordination, and client communication. They anticipate challenges, provide clear direction, and take ownership of delivering well-coordinated projects while supporting the success of the broader team.

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