Project Architect

Project Architect

Mayor Justin M. Bibb is building a team of leaders to join the Mayor's Office of Capital Projects to deliver a modern, responsive City government and advance critical investments in Cleveland’s facilities and infrastructure.

The Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects plays an important role in planning, designing, constructing, and preserving public assets that support City operations and improve quality of life for our residents. This is an opportunity to join a mission‑driven team and help shape the future of Cleveland to become a national model for city management and neighborhood revitalization. It is time to take our City's proud heritage to the next level by investing in homegrown talent and attracting new talent to the City.

The City of Cleveland employs over 8,000 people dedicated to public service and we are looking for emerging and experienced leaders to help us move forward.

• Performs architectural services required in the construction, alteration, and addition to buildings.
• Plans, supervises, and directs assigned personnel.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited four‑year college or university.
• One year of full‑time paid experience as a registered Architect.
• Must be a registered Architect in the State of Ohio.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2‑D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and project planning software; good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to lead and coordinate the planning, design, and execution of assigned capital projects.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with programming, planning, RFP development, design development, consultant coordination, and construction administration of capital projects designed in‑house or through outside resources.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, and quality standards.
• Experience coordinating with outside architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, applicable codes, and permitting requirements.
• Experience with Design/Build, Progressive Design/Build, and Construction Manager at Risk project delivery methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that may include architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction professionals, government officials, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide projects from concept through completion.
• Commitment to design excellence and the responsible stewardship of public resources.

• Cleveland City Hall Exterior Restoration
• Cleveland City Hall Modernization Plan Phase 1
• Fire/EMS Modernization Plan Implementation
• New Fire Stations
• Police District Stations Energy Savings Performance Contracting
• Euclid Beach Arch Relocation and Restoration
• City Maintenance Facilities Transformation Plan
• SWAT Headquarters
• East Side Public Health Clinic
• Fire/EMS Facilities Energy Savings Performance Contracting
• New West Park Cemetery Admin/Records Building
• New West Side Cemeteries Maintenance Facility
• Rockefeller Greenhouse and Urban Forestry Renovation
• 2001 Payne Avenue Renovation
• Recreation Center Glow‑Up Program
• Stella Walsh Recreation Center Transformation
• New Cleveland Police Mounted Unit Facility
• Recreation Center Accessibility Improvements
• Cleveland Public Auditorium Envelope Improvements
• Cleveland Public Auditorium Systems and Interior Improvements

CLE Total Rewards offers a comprehensive suite of modern benefits. The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending on employment status and union membership, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance.

The City of Cleveland is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.