Senior Project Architect + Technical Design Lead

Archinect; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare

401k matching

Professional development reimbursement

Remote Fridays

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick time

Performance bonus

Training reimbursement

Job summary

Studio Luz Architects in Boston seeks a Senior Project Architect + Technical Design Lead with 8+ years of experience to guide design across phases, coordinate with principals, mentor teams, and manage projects from feasibility through construction.

The role emphasizes BIM strategy, standards development, and advanced visualization using Revit, Rhino, and related tools; strong communication and public presentation skills are required to engage municipal clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (BArch or MArch).
• 8+ years of professional architectural experience, guiding projects from concept through construction administration.
• Proficiency with at least 4 years of Revit, managing templates and families, coordinating with consultants.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to translate design concepts into realized projects.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented team player.
• Excellent graphic presentation, public speaking, and written communication skills.
• Licensure or path to licensure preferred.
• Experience working with private and public agencies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive design across all phases from feasibility to technical execution for varied typologies.
• Lead community engagement and deliver public presentations to client groups.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and specifications during design and construction.
• Mentor junior staff in code analysis, detailing, best practices.
• Develop and evolve BIM standards, templates, and workflows.
• Utilize Revit and Rhino; experience with Bluebeam, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, or Grasshopper; Adobe CC apps.

Skills

Design leadership

Mentorship

Public speaking

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

BArch or MArch

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Bluebeam

Enscape

Lumion

Twinmotion

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Senior Project Architect + Technical Design Lead

Studio Luz Architects Employer

Boston, MA, US

Full-time

Thu, Jul 23 '26

About Studio Luz Architects, Ltd.

Studio Luz Architects is a collaborative forward-thinking practice engaged in a broad range of project types at various scales. Our practice has an enthusiastic design ethos, supported by an inclusive team approach.

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Architect + Technical Design Lead to join us at our Boston office! This position is for a creative individual with at least 8+ years of professional experience in architectural practice, technical construction detailing, project management, and construction administration for various projects including the work with public agencies. The position also involves developing, documenting and maintaining firm-wide BIM standards, templates, workflows and best practices. Responsibilities will include working closely with the Firm’s Principals and colleagues, mentoring, managing, and working with the project teams on diverse project types. This position entails opportunities to work with municipal clients, community members, and make public presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Project Leadership
  • Drive the architectural design process across all phases of design, from feasibility and conceptualization through successful technical execution. This includes projects of various typologies, including new multi-family residential, educational, and commercial projects.
  • Lead community engagement and deliver compelling public presentations for various client groups.
• Technical Execution & Mentorship
  • Conduct comprehensive QA/QC review of drawings and specifications at appropriate intervals throughout the design process and during construction.
  • Support and mentor junior staff in building code analysis, technical detailing, and best practices.
• Digital Design Practice & BIM Strategy
  • Leverage emergent design technologies to evolve and optimize design workflows, facilitate complex geometric modeling, and enhance visualization.
  • Lead and collaborate on the firm’s long-term BIM strategy, including contributing to the evolution of BIM standards, templates, and SOPS.
  • Perform model audits and troubleshooting with team members, including recommendations that ensure data security and optimize performance.
  • Proficiency with Revit and Rhino: experience with Bluebeam, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, or Grasshopper is a strong plus. Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design)

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (BArch or MArch)
• 8+ years of professional architectural experience, demonstrating a strong track record of guiding projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Proficiency & experience with at least 4 years of Revit, managing model templates and families, and coordination with multiple consultants in all phases of a project’s development.
• Strong critical thinking skills, and ability to translate design concepts from inspiration to realization.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented team-player.
• Excellent graphic presentation, public speaking, and written communication skills.
• Licensure or on the path to licensure preferred.
• Experience working with both private and public agencies is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, Comprehensive healthcare, 401k matching, Professional development reimbursement, Remote Fridays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Earned Sick Time, Paid / Unpaid Time Off, Performance Bonus, Professional and Training Fee Reimbursement