Senior Project Architect — High-End Residential, Hybrid

ACTalent; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking passes

Exam reimbursement

Structured study program

Job summary

Actalent in the greater Philadelphia region is seeking a Project Architect to lead high-end residential projects from concept through construction, ensuring design integrity and exceptional client service. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with a design-focused team on estates and custom homes.

The role requires 5+ years in architecture, strong AutoCAD skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. A Bachelor's in Architecture is required; a Master's and licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional architecture experience, focused on residential projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; licensure preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for building drawing sets.
• Experience running projects from design through construction.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor interns and junior staff.
• Interest in or experience with high-end residential design (estates and custom homes).

Responsibilities

• Lead residential architectural projects from pre-design through construction documentation, ensuring design integrity and alignment with client goals.
• Utilize AutoCAD to develop complete architectural drawing sets, including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules for all project phases.
• Manage day-to-day communication with clients, partners, consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout design and construction.
• Provide construction observation services by visiting active job sites, reviewing progress, and coordinating with contractors to address design-related issues.
• Survey existing structures, when applicable, with other team members to document existing conditions and inform renovation and addition work.
• Supervise and mentor intern and junior architects, providing guidance, feedback, and support to develop their technical and design skills.
• Coordinate and run projects independently while maintaining a highly collaborative approach with partners and colleagues.
• Contribute to the firms ongoing development and growth by engaging in continuing education, sharing best practices, and participating actively in internal collaboration.
• Support construction administration activities, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and helping ensure that construction aligns with design intent.
• Manage multiple projects that typically range from approximately eight months to two years in duration, balancing quality, timelines, and client expectations.

Skills

Residential architecture

AutoCAD

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Actalent in the greater Philadelphia region is seeking a Project Architect to lead high-end residential projects from concept through construction, ensuring design integrity and exceptional client service. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with a design-focused team on estates and custom homes.

The role requires 5+ years in architecture, strong AutoCAD skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. A Bachelor's in Architecture is required; a Master's and licensure are preferred.