Project Architect
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists
Merriman Holt Powell Architects (MHPA) – Project Architect
MHPA is seeking a highly qualified Project Architect (PA) with 10-15 years of experience in professional practice. Licensure is strongly preferred. The PA should have abundant experience in our market sectors, which includes churches, schools, and other not-for-profit clients. The PA should have very strong design and technical abilities, excellent project management practices, and excel in a team environment. The position presents a terrific opportunity to make a strong contribution at MHPA.
About MHPA:
MHPA specializes in master planning and architectural services. Our design approach stems from our culture that places a very high value on client service through collaboration. We encourage our clients and all team members to be active participants as we search for the best ideas to inform our designs. Our work is exciting, interesting, and reflects the diversity of our clients’ aspirations and circumstances.
Every project we do is unique. Our goal is for our clients to say about our work, “This feels like us!”
We are committed to the professional development and career growth of our staff through mentoring, continuing education, and by encouraging all of our employees to be proactive team members as we serve our clients. We enjoy a highly supportive work atmosphere and promote a healthy work/life balance.
MHPA is located in the Highland Village area of Houston.
Position Responsibilities:
The Project Architect will lead and manage teams from Schematic Design through construction to design, document, and facilitate the construction for selected projects by working closely with our clients, consultants, and construction trade partners. The PA should be highly skilled and experienced in order to collaborate effectively with MHPA leadership and mentor junior staff to provide a high level of design and technical accuracy.
The PA will work within our team-oriented culture where the firm works collectively to serve our clients to the very best of our ability.
Company Benefits:
MHPA offers a very attractive compensation package that includes bonus pay, full medical benefits, a 401k plan with matching, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and schedule flexibility within the full-time position.
Desired
Qualifications:
- 10-15 years of professional experience in architecture, with significant experience in the church, school, and other not-for-profit sectors.
- Licensure is strongly preferred.
- Excellent design and documentation skills.
- Extensive project management experience.
- Superior communication and organizational skills with strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and manage project teams.
- Proficiency in Revit is required, along with Sketchup, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office.
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