Project Architect

Lavallee/Brensinger Professional Association; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lavallee Brensinger Architects in Portland, ME invites a Project Architect to lead design, coordination, and construction document production across multiple studios including K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare, Civic, Corporate/Science & Technology, and Senior Living. The role emphasizes collaboration and integrity with opportunities for long‑term advancement.

Based in the Portland office, the employee will be in the office Tuesday through Thursday and may work remotely Monday and Friday each

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture required.
• Licensed Architect preferred; LEED accreditation a plus.
• Experience with Revit is required.
• 5 to 15 years of applicable experience.
• Experience designing and coordinating new, expansion, and renovation projects.
• Knowledge of design process, construction documentation, construction administration and materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collaboration with project team members and contractors to produce quality design and construction documents.
• Coordinate communication between the client and the project team.
• Senior-level Project Architects may participate in business development activities including regular meetings, developing responses to RFQ/Ps, attending conferences and events, and expanding professional networks.
• Maintain and develop professional goals and contribute to thought leadership in alignment with the firm's work.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Description

Lavallee Brensinger Architects invites an innovative, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to join our team as a Project Architect. Lavallee Brensinger is a multi-practice architectural design firm with 6 studios: K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare, Civic, Corporate/Science & Technology, and Senior Living. We have active projects in 9 states ranging from $1M to over $200M. We encourage our team to design our own career path. We strive to have everyone engaged within the studio(s) that most aligns with their desired career path and subject matter expertise. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, mutual support and excellence.

The Project Architect will be responsible for comprehensive project design, coordination, and management of projects during construction. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with integrity and creativity, who values a collaborative work environment, and is prepared to make a long-term career decision with opportunities for advancement.

Job Responsibilities

• The candidate shall have excellent collaboration skills necessary for working with project team members and contractors. Manage and produce quality design and construction documents.
• Coordinate communication between the client and the project team.
• Senior Level Project Architects may participate in business development activities including regular business development meetings, following through with assigned activities, collaboration in developing responses to RFQ/P’s, attendance at select conferences and business development events, leveraging, maintaining, and developing your professional network of contacts.
• Maintain and develop your professional goals and contribute to thought leadership in alignment with the work of the Firm.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Emerging Professionals

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Five (5) to Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience
• Professional degree in architecture required
• Licensed Architect preferred, LEED accreditation a plus
• Revit experience is required
• Experience designing and coordinating new, expansion, and renovation projects
• Knowledge of design process, construction documentation, construction administration and materials

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Communication skills for working with diverse clients and professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Ability to manage time effectively, especially when handling multiple projects.

Location

This position shall be based in Portland, ME. The position is required to be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with optional remote days Monday and Friday of each week.

Physical Demands

Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer and/or face-to-face contact, and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier and scanner regularly during work. Work is performed in an open-office environment. The ability to navigate construction job sites is required.

Lavallee Brensinger Architects is an AA/EOE, M/F/D/V/GI/SO Employer.