Designer; Level 3

Architecture/Design Full Time Cambridge, MA $85,000 - $100,000 USD per year

For more than three decades, KPMB Architects has evolved in response to a changing world and worked to change it for the better. Guided by our purpose and anchored by our values, KPMB crafts design solutions that catalyze positive change.

As a full-service practice working across Canada and the United States, we provide expertise in building design, interior design, master planning, workplace strategy, project management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable design. KPMB has designed and delivered projects totaling more than 31 million square feet in a diverse range of sectors, including education, healthcare, scientific research, arts and culture, government, corporate, hospitality, recreation, and mixed‑use development.

With uncompromising rigor and close attention to the increasingly complex needs of the world around us, our diverse team devotes their expertise, passion, and creativity to solving today’s challenges and unlocking new opportunities for our clients and the communities we serve.

KPMB is seeking a Designer (Career Level
3) with a passion for architecture, drawing, and design excellence to join our new office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role involves working closely with project leads to deliver high-quality architectural solutions from concept through to construction for projects ranging in size and complexity. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical and design capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of the construction process.

The ideal candidate will be a Designer who strives for design excellence and has experience working end‑to‑end on architectural projects. This role requires a natural orientation towards collaboration and teamwork, and the ability to work independently on deliverables.

• Recognize and deliver aspirational design work/concepts that elevate project deliverables across project phases.
• Lead the production of and produce detailed technical drawings, ensuring design intent is clearly communicated and aligned with project goals.
• Apply advanced knowledge of building technology, construction methodologies, and materials to guide design execution and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Independently interpret and integrate building codes, zoning regulations, and architectural standards into design documentation with minimal oversight, ensuring compliance.
• Refine and coordinate design documentation, incorporating redlines, field measurements, and site conditions.
• Champion Revit and BIM standards and requirements, including digital file management, development of standards, and ownership of model accuracy and error resolution.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of drawings in relation to design intent, project scope, constraints, and budget, contributing to cost analysis.
• Prepare presentation materials and generate plans, sections, elevations, and details aligned with SD, DD, and CD phases.
• Integrate multidisciplinary inputs (MEP, structural, lighting, etc.) into design solutions.
• Demonstrate skills in construction administration including providing and coordinating RFI responses, reviewing submittals, and performing site observations and reports.
• Participate in and facilitate design discussions, providing strategic input, mentoring junior designers, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive design culture.

• Work collaboratively with project teams, including architects, engineers, consultants on project coordination, and clients, to deliver comprehensive and cohesive project documentation that ensures alignment across disciplines.
• Participate in contract administration and shop drawing review processes, contributing to the alignment with project specifications and client expectations, inviting the contribution of other more junior staff members.
• Maintain and organize project documentation and files, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with firm standards.
• Monitor project milestones, resource…