Project Architect / Assistant Project Manager (Hybrid)

Tecton Architects, PC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development support

Competitive compensation

Meaningful projects

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Hartford is seeking a skilled Project Architect / Assistant Project Manager to join its hybrid team. This role involves leading project documentation, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring technical excellence throughout projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and 5–10 years of professional experience, particularly in public or institutional projects. The firm promotes a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and impactful projects in education and healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of professional experience required.
• Strong technical knowledge in delivering projects through construction.
• Experience with public, education, or institutional projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project documentation and coordination from schematic design through construction.
• Support project planning, schedules, and budgets in partnership with the Project Manager.
• Guide and mentor junior staff, fostering strong team collaboration.

Skills

Project documentation and coordination

Mentorship

Communication with clients

Technical excellence and constructability

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Project Architect / Assistant Project Manager (Hybrid)
Lead projects. Mentor teams. Design with purpose.

Tecton Architects is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Architect / Assistant Project Manager to join our Hartford studio. This full-time, hybrid role is ideal for an experienced architectural professional ready to take on greater responsibility while continuing to grow as a designer and leader.

At Tecton, you will help guide meaningful projects, working closely with project managers, clients, and consultants from design through construction. You will be part of a collaborative studio culture that values clarity, mentorship, and design that positively impacts communities.

What You Will Do

• Lead project documentation and coordination from schematic design through construction
• Support project planning, schedules, and budgets in partnership with the Project Manager
• Coordinate consultants and contribute to client communication
• Guide and mentor junior staff, fostering strong team collaboration
• Contribute to design discussions while ensuring technical excellence and constructability

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 5–10+ years of professional experience
• Strong technical knowledge and experience delivering projects through construction
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with BIM coordination
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with clients and consultants
• Licensure preferred but not required
• Experience with public, education, or institutional projects is a plus

Why Tecton

• Hybrid work model with flexibility and studio collaboration
• A supportive, down-to-earth culture that values leadership and growth
• Opportunities for mentorship, licensure support, and professional development
• Meaningful projects in education, public safety, and healthcare
• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you are ready to take the next step in your career at a firm that values people, design, and impact, we would love to hear from you.

Tecton Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.