Project Architect

Genesis AEC; Medford (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match program

Generous paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Genesis AEC is seeking an experienced Project Architect to guide architectural design and documentation from concept through construction documentation across complex projects. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, SMEs, consultants, and external partners to deliver high-quality, coordinated solutions with technical confidence and a collaborative mindset.

You will provide design leadership, coordination, and client-facing interactions while mentoring junior staff and

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Team approach and positive attitude.
• Completion of Professional Licensure is strongly preferred.
• 7-10+ years of experience in a Project Architect/Designer role.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development from concept through construction documentation for assigned project scopes.
• Lead technical coordination across architecture, interiors, engineering disciplines, consultants, and SMEs.
• Develop and review coordinated project documents for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with codes and standards.
• Resolve design and documentation issues balancing schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external team members under the direction of the architectural project leader.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; participate in field site visits and follow-up documentation.
• Apply best practices to create strong project solutions through an integrated design approach.
• Support QA/QC reviews and help identify opportunities to improve project delivery and outcomes.
• Mentor junior designers or staff in documentation standards and workflows.
• Utilize Revit and other advanced design tools to enhance coordination and outcomes.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects or project phases.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Architecture/BArch/MArch

Professional Licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

We're Genesis AEC - an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we design and construct facilities that advance worldwide health. We're proud to contribute to our clients' success, earning honors that include a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic's Best Manufacturing Project award for our work at the National Institutes of Health.

When you're on our team, you'll find you are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow – with opportunities, training, and a work-life balance to help you succeed.

Genesis might be a great fit for you if:

• You enjoy problem-solving and discovering creative, effective solutions.
• You're looking for a company that values and promotes professional and personal growth and development.
• You enjoy the details of great design and know that anything worth doing is worth doing well.
• You think on your feet and seek the "a-ha!" moments that come from team collaboration.
• You're motivated and driven to help us, and our clients, make a difference in the world!

What You’ll Be Doing

Genesis is looking for an experienced Project Architect to help guide architectural design and documentation efforts across complex projects. In this role, you will collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, interior designers, subject matter experts, consultants, and external partners to deliver high-quality, coordinated project solutions from concept through construction documentation. You'll bring technical confidence, design curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to help support successful outcomes for our clients and project teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operations

• Lead design development from concept through construction documentation for assigned project scopes.
• Lead technical coordination across architecture, interiors, engineering disciplines, consultants, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Develop and review coordinated project documents for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with relevant building codes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Resolve design and documentation issues proactively while balancing schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external team members under the direction of the architectural project leader to support integrated project delivery.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs), coordinating with the Project Architect as appropriate.
• Participate in field site visits and develop associated follow-up documentation, including field reports and punch lists.
• Apply best practices and procedures to create strong project solutions through an integrated design approach.
• Support QA/QC reviews and help identify opportunities to improve project delivery, productivity, profitability, and outcomes.
• Mentor junior designers or staff in documentation standards, design process, coordination practices, and project workflows.
• Utilize Revit and other advanced design and documentation tools to enhance coordination, quality, and project outcomes.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects or project phases while maintaining quality, schedule, and communication expectations.

Client-Facing

• Represent the design team in client meetings, presentations, and coordination sessions.
• Translate client goals into practical, code-compliant, and visually strong design solutions.
• Communicate design intent clearly to clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Build trusted client relationships through responsiveness, technical competence, and consistent follow-through.
• Support project leads in managing client expectations around scope, schedule, deliverables, and design decisions.
• Prepare and present design concepts, documentation updates, and project recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client service and future project relationships.

Strategic

• Advance design quality, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across project work.
• Contribute to standards, workflows, and best practices that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Use advanced design and documentation tools to improve coordination, decision-making, and project outcomes.
• Help identify lessons learned from completed projects and apply them to future work.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Architecture, BArch, or MArch is required.
• Completion of Professional Licensure is strongly preferred
• 7-10+ years of experience in a Project Architect/Designer role.
• Demonstrated experience developing architectural design concepts through construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating architectural work with internal disciplines, external consultants, regulatory requirements, building codes, and industry standards.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs, and participating in field site visits and follow-up documentation.
• Knowledge of Revit software required; experience with advanced design or documentation software preferred.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite software.
• Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A team approach and positive attitude.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
• We offer schedule flexibility*, including 9-hour days Monday-Thursday and 4-hour Fridays, all year long; daily hours that work with your commuting or personal obligations; and a hybrid in-office and work-from-home balanced work week. *For field-based personnel, flexible scheduling may be subject to client/project site requirements.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and RX insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
• Competitive 401(k) match program
• Generous paid time off
• Parental Leave pays for new parents
• Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
• Competitive company-paid training opportunities
• A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
• Endless opportunities to grow your career
• And so much more!

Are you ready to unlock your potential with us? With your passion and our vision, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here!