Architect in Fort Worth, Texas

Project Architect

Fort Worth, TX | Onsite Daily | $90,000 - $130,000 Base Salary

An established architecture and design firm with a growing presence in Fort Worth specializing in retail, supply chain, industrial, and commercial facility projects nationwide. The organization is recognized for delivering creative, innovative, and cost-effective solutions while maintaining aggressive schedules and budget expectations for a diverse client portfolio.

Seeking a licensed Project Architect to support the design, documentation, and execution of industrial, warehouse, distribution, retail, and commercial building projects. This individual will serve as a technical resource throughout the project lifecycle, partnering closely with senior architects, consultants, contractors, and clients to develop construction documents, coordinate multidisciplinary systems, and ensure projects remain compliant with applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements.

• Develop architectural drawings, BIM models, construction documents, specifications, and technical details for industrial, warehouse, distribution, retail, and commercial projects.
• Research, interpret, and implement zoning ordinances, site planning requirements, building codes, and permitting regulations to ensure project compliance.
• Coordinate architectural designs and BIM models with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Integrate tenant improvement documentation with core and shell building packages.
• Participate in technical discussions with contractors, consultants, clients, and internal project teams regarding design intent, constructability, and project execution.
• Prepare and submit permit packages, respond to jurisdictional review comments, and support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and field observations.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and production progress while communicating milestones and expectations to senior leadership.
• Travel periodically to project sites to perform construction observations and verify compliance with contract documents.

• Autodesk Revit
• AutoCAD
• BIM Coordination & Modeling
• Construction Document Production
• Advanced Construction Detailing
• Construction Specifications
• Building Codes & Regulatory Compliance
• Jurisdictional Permitting
• Structural Steel Framed Buildings
• Tilt-Wall Concrete Construction
• Insulated Metal Panel (IMP) Systems
• Commercial Masonry Buildings
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Hand Sketching

• Industrial warehouse and distribution facility design
• Freezer and cooler facilities
• Cross-dock facilities
• Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) projects
• Tenant improvement and interior integration experience
• LEED AP certification
• NCARB certification

• Registered Architect license required
• Minimum 6 years of experience within an architectural firm preferred
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on production experience preferred
• Strong understanding of advanced construction detailing and specification development
• Experience preparing permit documents and coordinating with jurisdictional authorities

Base Salary: $90,000 - $130,000. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support financial security, health and wellness, community involvement, and long-term professional growth. Financial benefits include an ESOP program, 401(k), competitive compensation, and life insurance, while health and wellness offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, HSA and HRA options, and wellness discounts. Employees also have access to annual give-back campaigns, volunteer opportunities, team-building events, a women's network, professional development programs, internships, mentorship initiatives, idea exchange forums, and project management forums.

Onsite daily in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.