Project Architect

Project Architect (10+ Years Experience)

K–12 / NYS SED Projects
Syracuse, NY | Regional NYS Travel Required

This architectural firm is seeking an accomplished Project Architect with 10+ years of experience to lead the technical delivery and consultant coordination of K–12 public school projects across New York State
. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring teams, and guiding projects from concept through construction.

As a senior technical leader, you will partner closely with the Project Manager while serving as a trusted day-to-day contact for school districts, consultants, and construction partners.

• Lead project execution in alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and client objectives

• Direct the organization, development, and quality of comprehensive drawing sets

• Independently coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams across all project phases

• Oversee integration of codes, NYS Building Code requirements, and SED standards into all documentation

• Prepare and present project materials to clients, school boards, district administrators, and community stakeholders

• Lead specification coordination and editing to ensure consistency between drawings and written documents

• Support preparation of SED submission packages
  , including narratives, forms, cost estimates, and full documentation sets

• Execute and uphold QA/QC standards throughout all phases of work

• Conduct site observations, lead construction meetings, and produce clear field reports

• Review submittals and respond to RFIs with clarity and timeliness

• Mentor designers and emerging professionals through hands‑on leadership and technical guidance

• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, and project partners

• Model professionalism, clear communication, and resilience in fast‑paced project environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, RA Registered Architect Prefered

• 10+ years of professional experience
  , including significant K–12 or institutional project work

• Demonstrated expertise in NYS codes, SED processes, and educational facility standards

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team‑building skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including client‑facing presentations

• Proven experience managing project documentation, schedules, budgets, and consultant coordination

• Ability to travel within New York State; must be located within driving distance of NYS projects

Project Architects play a critical leadership role—guiding teams through complex technical challenges, maintaining rigorous documentation standards, and representing the firm with confidence and integrity. Success in this role is marked by:

• Consistent control over documentation and consultant coordination

• Reliable execution of construction‑phase services

• Deep understanding of NYSED workflows and K–12 facility requirements

• Active mentorship of junior staff and contribution to process improvement

• Professional growth aligned with the firm’s values of collaboration, accountability, and excellence

• Lead meaningful K–12 projects that directly impact communities across New York State.

• Work within a collaborative, team‑driven studio culture

• Long‑term career stability with leadership growth opportunities

• Influence project outcomes from early design through construction

• Leadership opportunity
• Great Benefits
• CNY
  – Project Architect (10+ years), NYS K-12 $ 95,000-$110,000

Send your resume and portfolio to Leslie Swisher, , ,

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Project Architect, Project Architect k-12, Registered Architect