Project Architect Jobs

Explore Project Architect opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Project Architects guide building projects from early design through construction, balancing creative goals with technical requirements, budgets, schedules, and client needs.

What Does a Project Architect Do?

Project Architects translate design concepts into coordinated, buildable plans. They may manage project phases, develop drawings and specifications, coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors, and help ensure that work meets applicable codes and project requirements. Depending on the firm and project, they may also support client presentations, construction administration, and team leadership.

Common Qualifications

Employers often seek a degree in architecture, relevant project experience, and strong skills in design documentation, communication, and coordination. Licensure requirements vary by role and jurisdiction; many positions prefer or require architectural licensure. Experience with building codes, construction documents, and software such as Revit or other building information modeling tools may also be valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Project Architect roles are available across architecture and design firms, engineering companies, construction organizations, and in-house real estate or facilities teams. Responsibilities and compensation depend on factors such as location, project type, experience, licensure, and leadership scope. Browse Ladders for vetted Project Architect openings with salaries of $100,000 or more.

Find Your Next Project Architect Role

Compare opportunities that match your experience and career goals, from managing project delivery to specializing in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, residential, or civic design. Review each listing for its qualifications, responsibilities, location, and compensation details.

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$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining strategic analysis in government contracting. Leverage your 15+ years of experience to lead price-to-win initiatives, build competitive models, and deliver insightful rec...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful project delivery by managing high-value EPC initiatives. Oversee project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring they meet budget, safety, and schedule requirements whi...

Durham, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Lead and optimize PMO strategies for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring a high-performing team to ensure project...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery while enhancing team capabilities and stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$173K - $198K *

Lead the evolution of data architecture, driving real-time capabilities and AI integration. Collaborate with executives and teams to enhance data quality, governance, and scalability while mentoring a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Optimize creative production through advanced AI and dynamic workflows, empowering a high-velocity studio to deliver personalized, high-performing marketing assets on a global scale while maintaining...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading hardware integration projects from prototype to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability in real-world environments while managing ri...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading proposal strategies and managing a dynamic team. Drive compliance and quality in project proposals while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely and effective...

Vancouver, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $189K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs, ensuring compliance and safety for mission-critical power and cooling products. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate systems, manage changes, and execute...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex global clinical trials, overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards while managing budgets and timelines to exc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Manage and lead construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and maintaining c...

Aurora, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with teams to enhance construction efficiency by developing 3D models, installation drawings, and schedules. Drive project success through proactive planning, conflict resolution, and effe...

Greenwood, INRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining B2B product design by optimizing user experiences across diverse workflows, integrating AI-powered features, and creating impactful solutions for multiple user types. You...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $201K *

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California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative structural design solutions for utility projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environmen...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $167K *

Shape the future of mission-critical facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with design and project management teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $500K+*

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

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Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$72K - $92K *

Advance your career by managing cultural resources projects, ensuring quality control, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and adapt methods, driving succes...

Houston, TXRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in executing complex electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while managing cross-functional teams and financial performance from s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Architect do?question toggle

    A Project Architect coordinates the design and delivery of building projects, often guiding work from concept development and documentation through construction. Duties can include preparing plans and specifications, coordinating consultants, communicating with clients, and helping resolve construction issues.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Project Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for an architecture degree and relevant experience with design development, construction documents, project coordination, and building codes. Some positions require or prefer licensure, which depends on the role and jurisdiction.

  • Which skills are important for a Project Architect?question toggle

    Useful skills include design judgment, technical documentation, knowledge of codes and materials, project coordination, clear communication, and the ability to manage schedules and competing priorities. Familiarity with Revit, BIM, and other design tools may be requested.

  • Do Project Architect jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some Project Architect roles pay $100,000 or more, particularly depending on experience, location, licensure, project complexity, and leadership responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities at this salary level; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can Project Architects find job opportunities?question toggle

    Project Architects can find roles at architecture and design practices, engineering and construction companies, and in-house real estate or facilities teams. Ladders helps professionals explore vetted openings paying $100,000 or more.