Senior Project Architect

Cardello Architects; Westport (CT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and Dental insurance

Company-paid Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & Holidays

Summer Fridays & Studio Meals

Year-end office closure

Annual bonus opportunity

Continuing education, conferences, and

design events

Firm outings and gatherings

Résumé du poste

Cardello Architects in Westport, CT is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead custom high-end residential projects from concept through construction. You will collaborate closely with the Founder and Principal, guiding design decisions and translating them into refined, buildable solutions that reflect the firm’s aesthetic and each client’s goals.

You will mentor junior staff, review documentation, and ensure quality across the studio.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 8-15 years of professional experience in custom high-end residential design.
• Architectural licensure required; NCARB certification preferred.
• Strong design skills with a portfolio showing concept to completed residential work.
• Proficiency in Revit; ability to contribute to production and document output.
• Experience coordinating consultants and contractors; managing schedules and budgets.
• Excellent communication; mentoring capability for junior staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite; Rhino or SketchUp preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead custom residential projects through concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Collaborate with the Founder and Principal to translate design ideas into refined, buildable solutions reflecting the firm’s aesthetic and client goals.
• Prepare and guide design presentations; coordinate decisions with clients, consultants, contractors, and the internal project team.
• Manage deliverables, identify issues early, and follow through on commitments.
• Perform quality control reviews of construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Resolve detailing challenges, review shop drawings, submittals, and samples; conduct site observations and field reports.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff through regular design reviews and documentation guidance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Revit

Building science

Detailing

Formation

Bachelor's or Master’s in Architecture

Outils

Revit

Rhino/SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

Senior Project Architect

Custom High End Residential Architecture

Westport, CT | Full Time

Help shape a home from its earliest design ideas through the details that bring it to life. Cardello Architects is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead custom high-end residential projects, work closely with our Founder and Principal, and help strengthen design and technical quality across the studio.

You will develop and refine concepts, guide clients through important decisions, and carry design intent through documentation and construction. You will also be a trusted resource for our team, reviewing work carefully, sharing your expertise, and helping junior and intermediate staff grow.

Lead Design from Concept through Construction

• Lead custom residential projects through concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Collaborate closely with our Founder and Principal to develop design ideas and translate them into refined, buildable solutions that reflect the firm’s aesthetic and each client’s goals.
• Prepare and guide design presentations; communicate proactively with clients and coordinate decisions with consultants, contractors, and the internal project team.
• Manage deliverables, identifying issues early and following through on commitments.
• Perform quality control review of the construction documents across all studio projects for completeness, coordination, constructability, code compliance, and consistency with firm standards before release.
• Resolve detailing and construction challenges, review shop drawings, submittals, and samples, and conduct site observations, field reports, and coordination meetings.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff through regular design reviews, document development, clear feedback, and practical guidance in residential detailing, building science, and documentation.

Influence the Work and the Studio

This position offers direct collaboration with the firm’s Founder and Principal, involvement throughout the life of a project, and meaningful influence on studio standards. It is an opportunity to pair strong design work with technical leadership, lasting client relationships, and the development of others.

Your Design and Technical Foundation

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 8-15 years of professional experience, including substantial experience in custom high-end residential design and demonstrated leadership in project delivery.
• Architectural licensure required an NCARB certification preferred.
• Strong design skill and judgment and a portfolio that demonstrates how you have developed concepts and carried them into completed residential work.
• Advanced construction documentation, residential detailing, and quality review skills, with a practical understanding of building science and construction.
• Proficiency in Revit and the ability to contribute directly to project work, guide production, and review technical output.
• Experience managing multiple project phases, coordinating consultants and contractors, and maintaining accountability for schedules and budgets.
• Clear, confident communication and experience building trust with discerning residential clients.
• A demonstrated commitment to mentoring others and working collaboratively within an established design vision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign. Rhino or SketchUp experience is preferred.

Life in the Studio

This is a fully in-person role in an open, collaborative studio. Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, and consultant offices is required. Standard office hours are 8:30AM - 6:00PM, with additional time as needed for deadlines and meetings. The position reports to the Executive Studio Director and Director of Operations and works closely with the Founder and Principal.

Supporting your Work and Life

Our benefit package includes:

• Medical and Dental insurance
• Company-paid Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off & Holidays
• Summer Fridays & Studio Meals
• Year-end office closure
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Continuing education, conferences, and design events
• Firm outings and gatherings

Cardello Architects is an equal opportunity employer.