Project Architect

EP Design Services is part of a leading real estate development firm specializing in multifamily, mixed-use, residential, retail, and commercial development.

Candidate will work full-time in our creative office located in Piscataway, NJ.

5-10 years previous experience

This role is for someone who wants to lead, not just produce. We’re an integrated architecture and development team working on multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial projects across New Jersey, and we’re looking for a Project Architect who wants to own their work from concept through construction administration. The right candidate brings strong Revit skills, a practical command of local codes and zoning, and a sharp instinct for how design decisions play out in the field.

This is a fast-paced environment where no two projects look alike and cross-disciplinary collaboration is constant. The leadership here is hands-on and experienced – expect direct feedback, real autonomy, and genuine investment in your growth. The best people on this team don’t wait to be told what to do; they anticipate problems, drive solutions, and raise the standard around them. Licensure is preferred but not a hard requirement for the right candidate.

• Lead design and documentation efforts on multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial projects from concept through construction administration, delivering on time, on budget, and in line with Edgewood Properties’ brand and business objectives.
• Accountable and responsible for quality and quantity of drawings, including signing and sealing work product.
• Develop and oversee production of schematic design, design development, and construction documentation sets using Revit and other BIM tools; maintain accuracy and completeness across all deliverables.
• Work directly with in-house development teams to translate project goals, budgets, and pro forma requirements into viable, constructable architectural solutions.
• Manage zoning and code analyses; prepare and coordinate all regulatory submittals, including site plan approvals, planning board applications, and building permits.
• Review and respond to RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals during construction; resolve field conditions with pragmatic solutions that protect design intent.

• Lead integration of architectural design with structural, MEP, civil, and landscape disciplines to produce fully coordinated, high-quality construction document sets.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal construction teams to ensure design intent is realized accurately throughout every project phase.
• Communicate scope, schedule, and budget changes proactively to team members and leadership; develop contingency plans as conditions evolve.
• Attend and lead internal project meetings and site visits; serve as the connective tissue between architecture, development, and construction teams.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with International Building Code, New Jersey energy codes, state and local fire codes, and applicable zoning ordinances.

• Mentor junior team members – reviewing drawings and modeling work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards – and treat that as a core part of the job, not an afterthought.
• Collaborate across development, engineering, entitlements, and construction to ensure architectural solutions integrate seamlessly into the full project vision.
• Contribute to design quality standards, process improvements, and departmental accountability metrics as established by the Director of Engineering.
• Help advance the firm’s architectural capabilities by delivering projects efficiently and…