Senior Project Architect: Lead Design and Construction

AIA Triangle; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Planworx Architecture in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Project Architect to lead project documentation from concept through construction administration, coordinate with consultants and internal team members, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative studio environment.

The role emphasizes building code knowledge, client coordination, and delivering thoughtful, buildable design solutions across multifamily, student housing, and related projects in a fast-paced office setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in an architectural office.
• Professional architecture license is highly preferred; licensure pursued candidates will be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain drawings, details, schedules, specifications, and project models with accuracy.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, jurisdictions, and internal team members to advance project goals.
• Review and respond to project markups, RFIs, submittals, and field reports under leadership direction.
• Research and apply building codes, zoning requirements, accessibility standards, materials, systems, and construction methods.
• Participate/lead client meetings, consultant coordination meetings, design reviews, site observations, and construction administration activities.
• Mentor and support junior staff by sharing technical knowledge and maintaining office documentation standards.
• Contribute to a positive studio culture through professionalism and clear communication.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Detail documentation

Code compliance

Client coordination

Team mentorship

Education

Professional architecture license

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planworx Architecture in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Project Architect to lead project documentation from concept through construction administration, coordinate with consultants and internal team members, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative studio environment.

The role emphasizes building code knowledge, client coordination, and delivering thoughtful, buildable design solutions across multifamily, student housing, and related projects in a fast-paced office setting.