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About the Role

Cedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery, combining architectural expertise with software, AI-driven automation, and data systems to accelerate project timelines, improve quality, reduce risk, and increase housing availability. As a Senior Project Architect, you will lead project teams, guide clients through an impeccable process from concept to construction administration, and manage project designers, technical experts, and external consultants. You will also mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of Cedar's processes and project management strategies.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day execution of one to three residential projects concurrently.
Gather project data from key stakeholders and manage this data throughout the life of a project.
Produce and oversee project models, presentations, and documentation through key milestones.
Lead projects with 1-2 junior staff under direct supervision.
Curate specifications, product selections, and manage the execution of all details.
Plan and maintain project schedules and staffing.
Serve as primary client contact and coordinator for schedules, milestones, and delivery.

Requirements

Established in architectural judgment, grounded in strong technical fundamentals.
Understand how buildings are put together and know how to create a complete set of documents that are buildable and highly effective.
Confident in managing multiple projects, balancing deliverables, and shifting priorities.
Curious about improving workflows, tools, and systems that streamline design and preconstruction processes.
A collaborative leader who works effectively across design, engineering, and client teams.
Motivated to deliver real housing outcomes in growing urban environments.
Trusted by peers and clients based on years of experience and successful outcomes.
A pro-active, self-starter who works autonomously, carefully and collaboratively.
Minimum 10 years of experience in an architectural office.
6+ years in a project architect or job captain role, running the day-to-day of architectural projects.
4+ years in the residential architecture sector is required.
Multi-family experience preferred.
Proficiency in design and documentation software (Revit, Autocad, Rhino, Enscape, Bluebeam).

Skills

Architectural judgment
Technical fundamentals
Project management
Client communication
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Process improvement
Revit
Autocad
Rhino
Enscape
Bluebeam

Experience Level

Senior
Minimum 10 years of experience in an architectural office
6+ years in a project architect or job captain role
4+ years in the residential architecture sector

Education Level

5-year BArch or MArch degree (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Meaningful equity ownership
Healthcare, dental, and vision
Early-stage ownership and impact
Coverage of architecture license fee (TX)
Annual professional development stipend

About the Company

Cedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery.
We combine architectural expertise with software, AI-driven automation, and data systems to dramatically accelerate how projects move from land acquisition to approved designs and construction.
The result: faster timelines, higher quality, lower risk, and more housing in the cities that need it most.
Our team blends architects, engineers, and product builders.
We design real buildings — and we build the software and AI systems that make great architecture scalable.