Project Architect - Municipal & Federal Projects Lead

6 Degrees Search; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Company vehicles for travel

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a seasoned Project Architect for the Albany, NY region to join a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm. You’ll contribute across the full project lifecycle, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and mentor junior staff while taking increasing project ownership.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of broad architectural experience and is on track for licensure, with strong technical writing and communication skills. In-office role with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 5–10+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Registered Architect strongly preferred.
• Not-yet-licensed candidates should be actively pursuing licensure and close to completion.
• Broad, practical experience across multiple architectural project phases.
• Experience with existing-building assessments and feasibility studies.
• Understanding of New York State building codes and regulations.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Interest in growing into project management, ownership, and mentoring responsibilities.
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from programming through design and construction.
• Prepare architectural assessments, facility studies, feasibility studies, and programming reports.
• Evaluate existing buildings and document conditions and recommendations.
• Perform building code reviews for new and existing facilities.
• Develop architectural drawings, details, and construction documents.
• Work in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with structural, engineering, drafting, and other disciplines.
• Serve as lead architect on multidisciplinary assignments as needed.
• Contribute to project planning, coordination, and management.
• Communicate effectively with project team members, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Mentor less-experienced team members.
• Maintain hands-on technical involvement while taking on ownership.
• Prepare clear, professional technical reports and written documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical writing

Documentation

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a seasoned Project Architect for the Albany, NY region to join a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm. You’ll contribute across the full project lifecycle, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and mentor junior staff while taking increasing project ownership.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of broad architectural experience and is on track for licensure, with strong technical writing and communication skills. In-office role with potential travel.