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About the Role

A Project Architect or Architectural Lead transforms concepts into environments that serve people, businesses, and communities. This role involves leading projects from visioning and design through construction, collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that balance design intent, functionality, sustainability, and long-term value. You will guide technical development, coordinate project teams, and ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication, responsiveness, and service.
• Lead projects from initial programming and concept development through construction and project closeout.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with clients to define functional, operational, and spatial requirements; develop design solutions, specifications, material selections, and project schedules.
• Partner with design leaders and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and effective design concepts.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform project design, technical solutions, code compliance, and project delivery strategies.
• Prepare, coordinate, and oversee construction documents for permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Develop and evaluate project construction cost estimates in collaboration with the project team.
• Conduct code analysis and jurisdictional research to support project planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings, specifications, and project documentation; provide mentorship and constructive feedback to project teams.
• Administer construction contracts, including management of addenda, substitutions, submittments, RFIs, change orders, and other construction-phase services.
• Conduct site observations and field reviews during construction to verify compliance with design intent and contract documents; participate in punch walks and final inspections.
• Coordinate and direct the work of architectural team members, consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Contribute to staff mentorship, training, and professional development efforts.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members to support successful project outcomes and long-term business growth.

Requirements

• NAAB-accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree
• 8+ years job-related work experience with demonstrated competence leading projects, teams and clients
• Experienced and passionate about leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Current architect license/registration is a plus, not a must
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Creativity
• Technical excellence
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Prioritization

Location

• Remote
• Hybrid
• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree

Salary/Compensations

• $90,000 to $125,000 annually

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Annual performance bonus

About the Company

• Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments.
• Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.
• We empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments.
• We support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff.
• We champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.”
• We find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.
• We offer a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.

Equal Opportunity

• Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
• Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.