Project Architect – Affordable Housing

Responsibilities

Related Midwest is seeking a Project Architect with 5–7 years of experience in affordable housing to join our development team and support the delivery of a large-scale, multi-phase affordable housing project. This role will oversee the design and documentation process, manage consultant coordination, ensure regulatory and funding compliance, and support construction‑phase execution.

• Serve as the architectural lead, coordinating and managing the external architect‑of‑record and full consultant team
• Oversee design development and construction documentation to ensure alignment with project goals, budget, schedule, and affordability requirements
• Manage and track affordable housing compliance, including zoning, code, accessibility, funding program requirements, and agency reviews
• Support construction administration from the owner’s perspective, including review and coordination of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications
• Participate in construction meetings, site observations, and issue resolution with the design and construction teams
• Ensure consistent documentation standards, quality control, and timely consultant deliverables
• Maintain clear communication between ownership, consultants, and construction stakeholders

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000.

Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, the individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.

• 5–7 years of professional architectural experience, with a strong background in affordable or mixed‑income housing
• Proven experience managing consultants and coordinating complex documentation sets
• Solid understanding of building codes, accessibility, and affordable housing compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting construction administration through closeout
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly collaborative
• Well‑developed project management skills

• Personalized Health Care
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  Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options;
  Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits
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  Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Social Wellness
  : 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Career Development
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  Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are deliberate about the team and culture we are building. We aim to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, workplace geography, and market standards.