Project Architect — Lead Design & Documentation Excellence

SGA (Boston | New York); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Business development bonus program

Job summary

SGA is seeking a Project Architect to lead design development and documentation for complex architectural projects across multiple market sectors from concept through construction administration.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring design integrity, technical accuracy, and schedule adherence. Proficiency in Revit and a commitment to sustainable design are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architecture experience with increasing responsibility and demonstrated leadership.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, documentation, and technical coordination.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work across teams and disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in one or more of the following markets: multi-family housing, mixed-use, corporate workplace, research, higher education, or sustainability-focused design.
• Ability to guide and mentor others, contributing to SGA’s culture of growth and excellence.
• Familiarity with codes, zoning, permitting, and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support design development and documentation of complex projects from concept through construction.
• Maintain design integrity while ensuring constructability, technical coordination, and adherence to budget and schedule.
• Apply a strong understanding of architectural detailing, materials, sustainability strategies, and building performance.
• Translate design concepts into fully coordinated construction documents consistent with SGA standards.
• Integrate sustainability principles and emerging technologies into design solutions.
• Contribute to the firm’s knowledge sharing and design culture.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Principals, and other senior staff to meet client expectations and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams — including structural, civil, and MEP/FP — ensuring alignment across all documentation.
• Lead internal coordination meetings and participate in client and stakeholder presentations.
• Support and sometimes lead code and zoning research, agency submissions, and approval processes.
• Oversee daily team activities to ensure clarity, communication, and accountability within the project team.
• Be able to effectively coordinate and lead teams across both offices.
• Provide construction administration services including shop drawing reviews, responses to RFIs, and preparation of addenda, ASIs, and bulletins.
• Conduct field observations, document progress, and track design intent through project completion.
• Collaborate with construction partners to resolve challenges efficiently and maintain design quality.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to building and maintaining long-term client relationships through responsiveness, reliability, and quality delivery.
• Participate in business development and proposal efforts as needed, representing SGA’s design approach and technical expertise.
• Mentor junior staff by modeling best practices, providing constructive feedback, and fostering professional growth.
• Contribute to the positive culture and collaborative spirit of SGA’s studios.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Project management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Architectural license

LEED accreditation or pursuit encouraged

Tools

Revit

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Deltek Ajera

Job description

SGA is seeking a Project Architect to lead design development and documentation for complex architectural projects across multiple market sectors from concept through construction administration.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring design integrity, technical accuracy, and schedule adherence. Proficiency in Revit and a commitment to sustainable design are required.