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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$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at transforming unstructured plan catalogs into structured data. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytical capabilities and ensure precise delivery of actionable insights for a...

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

$120K - $145K *

Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the architectural strategy for next-gen AI systems in immersive computing, focusing on hardware design for AI inference and imaging pipelines across VR, AR, and wearable devices, ensuring optimal...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the architectural direction of order-to-cash solutions across multiple customer engagements, ensuring effective design, integration, and adoption of SAP systems while leveraging AI tools for enha...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower our Construction Management team by overseeing rail project operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contractor activities to deliver successful infrastructure outco...

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

$80K - $95K *

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

$74K - $130K *

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

$80K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $135K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$235K - $323K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing team focused on driving sales strategy and execution for Commercial General Contractors. Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration while ach...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $111K *

Elevate project execution by supporting engineering and construction teams in delivering complex industrial infrastructure projects through technical coordination and quality assurance activities...

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

$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $165K *

Join as a Senior Solution Architect to define and implement scalable solutions for complex IT and organizational transformations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project ou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $207K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $108K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $210K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Unlock the power of enterprise data as you design and implement Master Data Management solutions that enhance healthcare operations, drive analytics, and enable AI-driven decision-making with trusted...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $143K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$111K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Lead the charge in managing high voltage substation projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships and driving innovative solutions in a dyn...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$118K - $147K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.