Architect or Design Technician

Architect or Design Technician

Apply for the Architect or Design Technician role at Cushing & Co
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A Project Architect or Lead brings bold ideas to life, transforming concepts into spaces that people rely on every day. At Cushing Terrell, this role is not just about buildings; it’s about designing with imagination, empathy, and purpose. You’ll help lead projects from early design vision through construction, collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and our multidisciplinary teams to ensure every detail aligns with performance, sustainability, and long‑term value.

With a focus on grocery and retail architecture, you’ll shape highly populated environments that balance efficiency, customer experience, technology, and brand storytelling. From unforgettable storefronts and thriving departments to operational back‑of‑house systems, your work will help businesses thrive while elevating the daily lives of the communities they serve.

$90,000 to $110,000 annually.

• NAAB‑accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree
• 8+ years job‑related work experience with demonstrated competence leading projects, teams and clients
• Experienced and passionate about Grocery and Retail
• License is optional; current architect license/registration is a plus, not a must

• Proven track record of exceptional client management
• Must be able to take a project from start to finish
• Manage multiple projects at once
• Excel in a fast‑paced environment with many moving parts; strong time‑management skills required
• Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time; prepare necessary information for client review and approval
• Collaborate with design leaders and other disciplines to produce preliminary design concepts
• Perform necessary research for the design of a complete project
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise client and construction teams
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors
• Complete construction cost estimates
• Provide code and jurisdictional research on projects
• Check drawings on projects and prepare feedback for the project team
• Administer construction contracts, including addenda, substitutions, change orders, and submittal reviews
• Conduct on‑site observations of work during construction to monitor compliance with contract documents; conduct final inspections
• Direct activities of other architectural team members engaged in projects
• Seal and sign permit documents on projects if licensed
• Possibly supervise team members, including training, assigning work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving problems per company policies and applicable laws
• Develop and maintain external and internal client relationships

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together architects, designers, technologists, and strategists to create innovative spatial solutions.