Senior Project Architect & PM - Lead Design Teams

AIA Triangle; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work-from-home capability

Bonus potential

SEP retirement contributions

PTO + holidays

Job summary

HagerSmith Design, PA in Raleigh’s Warehouse District seeks a Project Architect to lead commercial design across office, industrial, lab, retail, and medical facilities. You will guide programming through construction administration in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

This role suits a licensed architect who enjoys technical leadership, client communication, consultant coordination, and construction administration for diverse project types.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in commercial architecture
• 5+ years of registered architectural experience preferred
• Active Architectural Registration (North Carolina preferred but not required)
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Must submit three or more references from previous employment, with titles and companies listed
• No work visa sponsorship available; must be able to commute to work

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of commercial design projects, from programming and conceptual design through construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration
• Direct and mentor project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals, budgets, and client expectations
• Oversee quality control and ensure cohesive design execution across all deliverables
• Review work in progress and monitor project budgets to support profitability
• Apply expertise in design principles, building codes, and contract documentation
• Collaborate closely with junior staff and project managers to maintain overall project quality
• Communicate with clients to understand project goals, budgets, and expectations
• Develop floor plans, details, and specifications that support design intent and technical integration
• Conduct site visits, field measurements, punch lists, and respond to RFIs and submittals
• Perform QA/QC reviews on project documents and specifications
• Serve as a key point of contact for design, code, and construction-related questions

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

V-Ray

Enscape

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Job description

HagerSmith Design, PA in Raleigh’s Warehouse District seeks a Project Architect to lead commercial design across office, industrial, lab, retail, and medical facilities. You will guide programming through construction administration in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

This role suits a licensed architect who enjoys technical leadership, client communication, consultant coordination, and construction administration for diverse project types.