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About the Role

A Project Architect / Architectural Designer III (PA/ADIII) plays a leadership role in the design, technical development, and coordination of architectural projects from concept through construction administration. This individual helps establish technical strategies, leads consultant coordination, and ensures design intent is successfully translated into high-quality construction documents, while providing guidance to project teams and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams while fostering collaboration across architecture, interiors, consultants, and contractors
Communicate design ideas effectively through internal reviews, client meetings, and presentations
Mentor and support the professional growth of Architectural Designers I and II
Take ownership of project deliverables while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
Collaborate on overall project design and advance established design concepts
Understand the MA Project Road Map, Deliverables by Phase, Responsibility Matrix, project contracts, scope, budget, and schedule
Develop project documentation strategies, including detailed mock-up ("cartoon") drawing sets and staff assignments
Ensure project milestones, deliverables, staffing plans, and deadlines are met
Coordinate technical design solutions with Project Managers and Directors
Establish recurring project meetings with internal teams, clients, and consultants
Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and track action items
Provide regular project updates to Project Managers and leadership
Mentor and guide less experienced team members
Lead coordination among all consultant disciplines
Foster effective communication across architecture, interiors, engineering, and specialty consultants
Serve as a secondary client contact
Help manage expectations and maintain strong client relationships
Act as the primary point of contact for RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence
Coordinate signed and sealed drawing packages prior to distribution
Maintain an understanding of contractor responsibilities throughout construction
Lead production and coordination of documentation throughout all project phases
Manage BIM models, renderings, and project documentation
Monitor compliance with applicable building codes and accessibility requirements
Research and specify building materials and products
Develop project-specific construction details
Coordinate architectural documents with consultants to maintain technical accuracy and design intent
Collaborate with specification writers to prepare comprehensive project manuals
Create and maintain Drawing Lists and Cartoon Sets
Review consultant documents prior to each project phase release
Maintain compliance with MA Presentation Standards and Project Checklists
Schedule and participate in QA/QC reviews throughout project development
Apply strong knowledge of local building codes and accessibility standards
Implement BIM execution plans and coordination procedures
Conduct BIM audits and maintain organized project archives
Ensure project documentation and file organization remain accurate and complete
Perform thorough quality reviews of personal work before submission
Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings
Review and respond to RFIs
Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design intent
Maintain RFI and submittal logs
Conduct site observations and prepare Field Reports
Prepare Punch Lists
Serve as a primary architectural contact with the General Contractor during construction

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture
8+ years of professional architectural experience
Project Architect: Licensed Architect required
Architectural Designer III: Actively pursuing Architectural Registration
LEED, WELL, Passive House, or other professional accreditations are encouraged
Demonstrated experience leading consultant coordination and producing high-quality construction documentation through all phases of design

Skills

Revit
Rhino
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Adobe Creative Suite
Bluebeam
Microsoft Office
Strong technical design skills
Strong project coordination skills
Strong leadership skills
Strong communication skills

Location

U.S.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years of professional architectural experience

Education Level

Professional degree in Architecture

Benefits

Paid time off
Health insurance
401(k) plan
Professional development incentives
Support for licensure and certifications

About the Company

Morris Adjmi Architects (MA) is an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm offering a comprehensive approach to planning, architecture, interior design, and art.
Guided by a passion for placemaking, we’ve designed over 27 million square feet of built space in more than 25 cities throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Our portfolio spans residential, hospitality, commercial, arts & culture, and institutional markets, with expertise in adaptive reuse, new construction, entitlement and zoning support, urban planning, interiors, and art services.
Our architecture practice is shaped by MA’s Conversation-Driven Design Ethos, rooted in dialogue and collaboration.
We believe the most meaningful buildings emerge through an exploration of context, balanced composition, and creative vision, blending tradition with innovation.
This ethos drives us to create architecture that is timeless yet contemporary, grounded in rigorous detailing and sustainable technologies.
By combining design sensitivity with technical precision, we craft buildings that stand out by fitting in—structures that enrich communities, endure over time, and tell a story.

Equal Opportunity

MA is an equal opportunity employer committed to pay equity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.