Project Manager​/Project Designer

Role Purpose

OPRCH is a small, design-driven architecture practice focused on mission-aligned, cultural, nonprofit, and purpose-led work.
We are seeking a Project Manager with 5–8 years of experience, comfortable leading the technical documentation and realization of design-forward projects in a small studio environment.

Working directly with the Studio Director,
this role plays a critical part in maintaining OPRCH’s high standard of design, including clear and supportive communication with our clients, community, and project partners . This position offers multi-layered mentorship within an empowering, and equitable studio environment.

A background in Architecture is assumed, however, specialization in landscape or urban design will be given full consideration.
We are devoted to inventive public and private space solutions including creative work spaces, residences, ecologically responsive garden/planting design, art installations, and public placemaking.

• Engage directly with multi-cultural communities to support mission-based projects
• Prepare and manage architectural drawing sets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and technical integrity
• Own quality control (QA/QC) across all project phases, including documentation review and coordination
• Participate in direct communication with clients, contractors, and project partners
• Manage drawing packages, submittals, and RFIs during construction administration
• Provide technical and design guidance to junior team members
• Improve and maintain internal workflows and documentation standards to support studio growth
• Coordinate RFQs/RFPs and public bids, including schedules, requirements, and submissions

• 5–8 years of professional experience in Architecture or related design practice
• Exceptional design and graphic skills
• Dedication to internal and external collaboration, and enthusiasm for community engagement in a multi-cultural setting.
• Demonstrated experience with well-coordinated architectural drawing sets, quality control, and documentation
• Experience preparing proposals, contracts, and invoices
• Experience supporting or guiding junior team members
• Clear written and verbal communication skills - in particular, the ability to discuss design with constituents and project partners without design backgrounds
• Qualified candidates will be adept in AutoCAD, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhinoceros (or compatible 3D modeling software)
• An optimistic and enthusiastic contributor
• Comfort working across multiple project phases in a small-team setting
• Candidates must be available to work on-site in our Worcester-based office
• Hybrid work option anticipates 3+ days in-office

• Spanish language proficiency is highly valued. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Licensure is not required. Progress toward licensure is encouraged
• Strong candidates will bring unique capabilities. Examples include: grant writing, Passive House certification, horticultural experience, fabrication skills, video production, lighting design, screen-printing, graphic design, or other individual interest.

• We actively seek candidates who can contribute diverse perspectives to our practice
• We value the distinct capabilities of every member of the team. Our work reflects collective design ownership across projects, as well as individual contributions
• We operate outside market sectors and typical project types, delivering one-of-a-kind architectural works for unique clients
• Multi-layered mentorship within the company is central to our growth ethic. Long-term leadership is encouraged and based on contributions to a vibrant, collaborative studio environment
• Opportunity to shape a growing studio