Project Architect

About the role

SCB is seeking talented Project Architects to join our Boston office. We are a national, multi‑disciplinary design firm focused on multi‑family residential, adaptive reuse, academic, and aviation projects. Our agile, creative, and efficient team values diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills, and engages in all aspects of design.

Responsibilities

• Implement project design philosophy and work toward successful execution through design and construction phases.
• Develop design and technical drawings, visualizations, and studies in collaboration with project leaders.
• Organize the work efforts of SCB’s project team daily and serve as the primary facilitator of communication between the in‑house team and external consultants.
• Manage time and organize tasks to meet project deadlines, including oversight of junior team members.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including design consultants, contractors, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Lead team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and train junior staff in a constructive and thoughtful manner.
• Research and promote opportunities for new or innovative system applications; proactively improve work product and efficiency.
• Engage with the project and studio team with a positive, team‑first attitude and willingness to learn and contribute to the firm’s success.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in architecture.
• 10+ years post‑graduate, full‑time experience in an architectural firm.
• Licensed Architect in the United States.
• Strong design sensibility and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead a project, including consultants and internal staff.
• Working knowledge of local zoning ordinances and building codes.
• Technical knowledge of building systems, material assemblies, and engineering concepts.
• Capability to perform all construction‑phase activities: review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, conduct site visits, and participate in BIM coordination meetings.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Newforma, and Excel; familiarity with Enscape, SketchUp, Rhino, Affinity, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Preferred experience in multi‑family residential, hospitality, campus environments, commercial office, lab, or aviation projects.

Pay

Salary: $105,000 – $145,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and disability coverage.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• 401(k) retirement matching.
• Flexible work environment supporting healthy, balanced lives.
• Professional growth resources: coaching, mentorship, training programs, and reimbursement for licensing exams and professional memberships.