Senior Project Architect

Project Architect:
Public Safety Facilities

Our client,
BWS Architects
, is adding a Project Architect to their Phoenix team to play a key role in their growing portfolio of First Responder, Fire Station, and Essential Facilities projects.

This Project Architect will be engaged in public safety, civic, and essential facilities projects from start to finish, contributing to all phases of the work.

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

• A technically oriented Architect who moves projects from design to construction and maintains oversight of document production, budget, and schedule, and coordinates the project team.

• Experience in Public Safety and First Responder Facilities, playing a key role in the success of a specialty portfolio.
• Creative problem solving with the ability to lead through collaboration and align teams through strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Drive to deliver life‑saving facilities that serve Arizona communities and showcase innovation and sustainability.

• Registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years of Architectural experience that includes public safety and essential facilities project leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s in architecture, or equivalent degree.
• Project Architect who can work autonomously on document production and take the lead as needed with clients, design team members, and is willing to wear multiple hats and participate in the business, hold multiple projects accountable to milestones and production timelines.
• Proven track record managing complex public‑sector projects, preferably including fire stations, coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams and stakeholders, and meeting multiple project milestones and production timelines.

• Deep understanding of AZ Fire Code, NFPA standards, International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC).
• Awareness of IGCC/IECC and resilience codes related to climate, energy, and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with AZ Department of Forestry & Fire Management permitting.
• Experience with Revit in a professional environment is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, rendering programs, and MS Office.

• Competitive salary range $90K - $115K based on experience and credentialing.
• Industry‑leading benefits, including employer‑paid health insurance, generous wellness and PTO offerings, and 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans.
• A culture of well‑being with flexible work schedules, realistic project schedules and workloads, and a positive atmosphere in modern, open office space in Central Phoenix.
• A track record of stability and organic growth through community engagement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and a passion for what they do.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Design

Architecture and Planning, Public Works, and Building Construction