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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$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in overseeing architectural construction documents, ensuring project quality and compliance. Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants throughout design and delivery pha...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional architectural projects. As a Junior Project Manager, you'll oversee construction documents, collaborate with consultants, and ensure quality stan...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $145K *

Partner with us to manage complex technology projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Lead a team, drive business development, and navigate project phases from design to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Optimize project execution by managing complex technology initiatives, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading a team and fostering strategic partnerships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Champion the management of complex technology projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Lead a team, drive business development, and navigate project phases from design to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Empower project success by managing complex technology projects from inception to completion. Lead teams, ensure quality, and drive client satisfaction while adhering to budgets and timelines in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving technology projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading a dedicated project management team in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Advance your career by managing complex technology projects from inception to completion. Lead a team, oversee budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while adhering to safety standards and optimizing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Drive success by managing complex technology construction projects, optimize resources, ensure client satisfaction, and lead teams to achieve high quality and productivity in project completion. Trave...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Partner with us to manage complex technology projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading a dedicated team and driving business development efforts across multip...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in technology project management. Oversee large-scale projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading a dedicated team and fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $145K *

Drive success by managing complex technology projects, overseeing budgets and teams, ensuring quality, and fostering client relations while adhering to safety and compliance standards. Lead initiative...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive archaeological investigations across Texas, overseeing projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with preservation regulations while collaborating with diverse professionals to enhance c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive archaeological investigations across Texas, overseeing projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with preservation regulations while contributing to business development and technical do...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in archaeological investigations across Texas, overseeing field staff and ensuring compliance with preservation regulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading archaeological investigations in the Southeast. Collaborate with a dynamic team, oversee field projects, and ensure compliance with historic preservation regulations whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead archaeological investigations across the Southeast, overseeing project phases, managing field staff, and ensuring compliance with preservation regulations while collaborating with multidisciplina...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of archaeological investigations in the Southeast. Lead projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with experts to ensure compliance with historic preservation regul...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize archaeological investigations in the Southeast, leading project phases, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with preservation regulations while collaborating with multidisciplinary tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of archaeological research by leading investigations across Florida. Collaborate with a diverse team, manage projects, and ensure compliance with historic preservation regulations whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Deliver comprehensive archaeological investigations across Florida, overseeing field staff and ensuring compliance with historic preservation regulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in archaeological investigations across Florida, overseeing all phases from proposal development to field supervision. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive archaeological investigations across Florida, leading a team of experts in project management, compliance, and technical reporting while collaborating with engineers and planners to ensure regul...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive archaeological investigations across Florida, overseeing projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with preservation regulations while collaborating with diverse professionals to support...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage all phases of archaeological investigations in the Southeast, overseeing field staff, artifact analysis, and technical report preparation while advising on regulatory compliance and contributin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.