Project Architect

NBBJ Design; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ seeks a Project Architect to lead design and delivery on healthcare, higher education, corporate, or commercial projects. Based in the United States, you will manage documentation, collaborate with teams and clients, and ensure design excellence from schematic through construction phases.

Candidates should have 8+ years of architectural experience, Revit fluency, and a BArch or MArch degree, with licensure and sustainability credentials considered a plus. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in the architectural field.
• Architectural Licensure; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Fluency in Revit and ability to work in a highly collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with project team, contractor and major trades on delivery strategy.
• Provide oversight and quality control of design documents.
• Collaborate with clients and team to identify objectives and develop options.
• Translate design concepts into workable construction systems while maintaining design intent.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Education

BArch or MArch degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more about our firm, see what it’s like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more about our firm, see what it’s like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!

The Role At a Glance

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join NBBJ Columbus as a Project Architect. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on new construction and/or renovation projects within our Healthcare, Higher Education, Corporate or Commercial practice. The Project Architect performs architectural design and delivery involving client contact and leadership responsibilities.

In Your New Role, You Will

• Prepare appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Work closely with the project team including the contractor and major trades on project delivery strategy and execution.
• Provide oversight and quality control of the design documents.
• Work with clients and team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions.
• Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence.
• Maintain appropriate records for project phases in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Lead and coordinate the work of other team members and consultants, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring as appropriate.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in the architectural field
• Fluency in Revit
• B Arch or M Arch degree
• Architectural Licensure; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment; setting an example for others
• Ability to travel as the project(s) requires

This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.

NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.