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Project Architect - Austin, TX

Project Architect opportunity in Austin with a design-focused architecture practice known for collaborative problem-solving, technical excellence, and purpose-driven work. This Project Architect role is ideal for a licensed architectural professional who enjoys leading teams, coordinating consultants, and guiding projects from design through construction. If you are seeking a Project Architect opportunity in Austin where you can help shape meaningful environments and contribute to strong project delivery, this position offers a compelling next step. This Project Architect opening in Austin is well suited for someone who thrives in a hybrid setting and wants to play a visible role in impactful work across Austin and beyond.

Job Description

Step into a key leadership role where your architectural expertise helps deliver thoughtful, technically sound, and well-coordinated projects. As a Project Architect, you will lead the architectural development of projects from schematic design through construction documents and support construction phase services through completion. Working from Austin, you will collaborate with project managers, technical staff, consultants, contractors, and clients to keep projects aligned with design intent, quality expectations, schedules, budgets, and code requirements.

Why You Should Apply to be the Project Architect

• Play a leadership role in meaningful, community-focused architectural work.
• Work in a hybrid environment based in Austin, TX.
• Join a collaborative and values-driven team committed to quality and innovation.
• Take ownership of design documentation, consultant coordination, and technical execution.
• Support project success from early design through construction administration.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a firm focused on creating a more meaningful human experience through design.

Benefits to the Candidate

• Leadership exposure with the opportunity to take an active role in project delivery, team coordination, and client interaction.
• Career growth through hands-on experience across design, documentation, consultant management, and construction administration.
• Professional development support in an environment that values mentorship, technical growth, and continued learning.
• Hybrid flexibility with a structured balance between in-office collaboration and focused individual work.
• Meaningful project impact through work that contributes to educational, community, and people-centered environments.
• Collaborative culture where knowledge-sharing, accountability, and strong working relationships are part of daily practice.
• Long-term opportunity for someone who wants to deepen technical expertise while expanding leadership responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing as the Project Architect

• Lead the development of architectural documents from schematic design through construction documents and specifications.
• Collaborate with the design team to maintain a clear project concept, narrative, and design intent throughout all phases.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to develop work plans and support schedules, resources, staffing, and budgets.
• Coordinate internal technical staff as well as outside consultants, engineers, and contractors to ensure technical accuracy and project alignment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through active participation in meetings, interviews, and ongoing communication.
• Lead the preparation of addenda and related bid-phase documentation.
• Support site visits, field reports, and construction administration activities to help ensure alignment between design intent and construction progress.
• Oversee submittal reviews and respond to contractor questions related to the construction documents during the construction phase.
• Participate in owner-architect-contractor meetings as needed.
• Ensure code compliance and coordinate with regulatory authorities and agencies for approvals.
• Research building systems, materials, and technologies that support design quality and innovation.
• Lead internal design reviews and provide technical feedback that strengthens project solutions.
• Support post-occupancy evaluation efforts, document lessons learned, and help improve future project delivery standards.
• Partner with the Project Manager on end-of-phase reviews and multidisciplinary document coordination.
• Lead project teams through the production process, promoting collaboration, accountability, and technical quality.
• Contribute to broader organizational initiatives, including recruiting and hiring support when needed.
• Coach junior staff and support professional development, technical growth, and licensure progress.

About You as the Project Architect

• Licensed Architect required.
• 8+ years of professional experience in architecture required.
• Strong knowledge of architecture principles, technical design, documentation standards, and project delivery practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects of above-average size and complexity with technical accuracy and timely delivery.
• Extensive experience producing detailed construction documents and specifications.
• Education project experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and improving the built environment.

Location and Work Environment

This role is based in Austin, TX and follows a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate should be prepared to commute to the local office three days per week and travel to other office locations as needed.