Intermediate Project Architect

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm, and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities, and a resilient environment.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to join NBBJ Columbus as a Project Architect. Candidates will work on new construction and/or renovation projects within our Healthcare, Higher Education, Corporate, or Commercial practice. The Project Architect performs architectural design and delivery involving client contact and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Work closely with the project team, including the contractor and major trades, on project delivery strategy and execution.
• Provide oversight and quality control of the design documents.
• Work with clients and team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions.
• Interpret design concepts by collaborating with the project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence.
• Maintain appropriate records for project phases in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Lead and coordinate the work of other team members and consultants, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring as appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in the architectural field.
• Fluency in Revit.
• B Arch or M Arch degree.
• Architectural Licensure; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with integrity, trust, and commitment; setting an example for others.
• Ability to travel as the project(s) requires.

This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.