Project Architect – Higher Education

Kahler Slater; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahler Slater is seeking a Project Architect to advance higher education projects in Milwaukee or Madison, WI. You will lead design phases, coordinate with stakeholders, and mentor teams to deliver complex architectural solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of experience, a professional architecture degree, and strong Revit skills, with proven collaboration and client-focused leadership. This role emphasizes design excellence and project delivery in a dynamic studio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in architectural practice with higher education clients and projects.
• Professional degree in Architecture and architectural registration.
• 4+ years of Revit production experience and automation tools.
• Experience in selecting building materials and systems.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration behaviors.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken, written, graphic).
• Ability to lead project and technical teams under pressure within deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading planning and design phases for higher education, sports, recreation, and wellness projects; translate design concepts into architectural solutions.
• Support Project Manager with schedule, staffing, and budget management.
• Coordinate design intent with technical project requirements.
• Direct and manage internal and external design teams from planning to construction administration.
• Represent the team with education, sports, and culture clients, industry partners, contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Contribute to Kahler Slater's local and national portfolio.

Skills

7+ years experience

Architecture degree

Architectural registration

Revit production

Materials selection

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership under pressure

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Architectural registration

Tools

Revit

Automation technologies

Job description

Join Kahler Slater; a purpose-driven firm where design meets strategy. We’re looking for a Project Architect based in Milwaukee or Madison, WI for our Higher Education projects.

Our ideal Project Architect is passionate about solving complex challenges of higher education projects with experience developing and detailing intricate projects. As a Project Architect, you have knowledge of a variety of building typologies, construction techniques, sustainability methods, and building technologies. As a key team member, you will contribute to our robust national portfolio, and directly impact our ability to achieve continued market growth.

This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to shape experiences for our clients and our team. At Kahler Slater, we enrich lives through the power of design. You’ll join a firm that values initiative, innovation, and relationships built on trust.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in leading the planning and design phases of significant higher education, sports, recreation, and wellness projects, generating, and translating design concepts into final architectural solutions
• Support Project Manager in project management tasks, focusing on schedule, staffing, and budget
• Coordinate the project’s design intent with technical project requirements
• Direct and manage the internal and external design team from initial planning through construction administration
• Represent the team with multiple education, sports, and culture clients, industry partners, contractors, consultants, and public authorities
• Contribute to our robust local and national portfolio

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience as an architectural professional with experience in public and private higher education clients and projects
• Professional degree in Architecture and Architectural registration
• 4+ years of Revit production experience, proficiency utilizing Revitand automation technologies
• Experience in the selection of building materials and systems
• Successful team-orientation and collaboration behaviors
• Strong communication skills, spoken, written, and graphic
• Focus on collaboration and cooperation with others, demonstrating project and technical leadership
• High attention to client needs
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within restrictive time deadlines and budget parameters while maintaining focus and positive attitude

Why Kahler Slater?

Work in a creative, open studio environment that values flexibility and professional growth. Occasional travel keeps things dynamic, and every day offers the chance to make an impact.

Ready to design experiences that matter?

Kahler Slater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify participant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.