Project Architect

Join a tightly-knit team of problem solvers to advance the architectural expression of high-performance, low-carbon building. Shepherd a diverse portfolio of clients and projects through the design/build process. Collaborate with carpenters and cabinetmakers to bring ideas to life!

Our company offers an extraordinary and family-friendly compensation package, including medical/dental/vision insurance (SMCo pays full deductible), profit sharing, 401k, and the opportunity for ownership.

For more information on this position, how to apply, our compensation policy, and our culture, visit  .

• Inspire and solve project-specific challenges with design
• Understand the impact of design choices on aesthetics, function, environment, health, durability, buildability, schedule and budget
• Build trust through listening and open, honest communication
• Produce all documentation necessary to effectively communicate your ideas and
• Ensure construction aligns with design documents and intent
• Work with Production staff to enhance buildability, celebrate craft, identify risks, learn from past experience, and create and manage project estimates

• Creativity
• Passion for design, beauty, craft, and quality
• Familiarity with building science and light wood frame construction
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture plus a minimum of five years of relevant experience
• A license to practice in MA, or you’re on track to licensure
• Proficiency with BIM—Archi Cad (preferred) or Revit
• Fluency with Mac operating system, Microsoft Office, and Adobe products
• US citizenship or a US work permit (also called an employment authorization document or EAD)
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Seeing design come to life
• Making a difference
• Lifelong learning
• Communication
• Problem solving

• A regularly scheduled presence (two days a week minimum) at South Mountain headquarters and on Martha’s Vineyard project sites
• A collaborative design atmosphere in which project design objectives, not personal preferences, guide decision-making
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (SMCo pays full deductible)

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