Project Architect

Location: Dallas, Austin, or Houston, TX

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected architecture and planning firm with a strong presence across Texas, is seeking a Project Architect to join its growing Justice practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an architect who is passionate about designing impactful civic environments and wants to play a key role in the delivery of detention facilities, courthouses, public safety buildings, and other justice-related projects.

• Join a nationally recognized design practice with an established portfolio of Justice and Civic projects.
• Work on meaningful projects that directly serve communities across Texas and beyond.
• Collaborate with experienced leaders who are considered experts in justice facility planning and design.
• Enjoy flexibility in choosing from Dallas, Austin, or Houston as your home office.
• Gain exposure to all phases of project delivery while working on complex, high-profile projects.
• Strong culture centered around mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development from schematic design through construction administration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and manage project documentation.
• Ensure projects meet client goals, budget requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Perform code research and technical problem-solving throughout project delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio environment.
• Utilize Revit and other design technologies to support project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• 5-15 years of professional architectural experience.
• Licensed Architect preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Experience serving as a Project Architect or technical lead on complex building projects.
• Justice, civic, public safety, detention, courthouse, correctional, or government project experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit and construction documentation production.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and construction processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Clear path toward advancement.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated architect looking to deepen their expertise in the Justice sector while advancing their career within a firm known for designing some of the most complex civic and public safety facilities in the region. The successful candidate will be both technically strong and client-focused, with the ability to coordinate teams and drive projects forward from concept through completion.