Project Architect

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Location:

Boston, MA

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, drawing from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice.

Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in our 40‑person Boston office. We seek a highly motivated Project Architect with a combination of design talent and technical knowhow to collaboratively advance designs from pre‑schematic through occupancy. The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients.

• Advance design, programming and technical solutions in all design phases.
• Present options through graphical and other means for team and client consideration.
• Develop innovative, efficient, and resilient projects aligned with client goals.
• Document designs with technical details with a range of software including REVIT.
• Rendering skills are preferred. Ability to guide rendering exercises is required.
• Participation in and representation of Perkins Eastman in Owner meetings.
• Apply knowledge of State & Local building codes, local zoning regulations, and referenced standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree.
• 8+ years of experience in academia (including K‑12 and higher education).
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with project consultants.
• Thorough knowledge of State & Local building codes and referenced standards.
• Able to interpret, generate, communicate and present design intent and manifest in phase‑appropriate documentation.
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills – working with a team that emphasizes collaboration with engineers, owners, and builders.
• Proficiency with MS Word & Excel, REVIT, Adobe, & Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with Rhino, Navisworks, and REVIT plugins.
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations.
• Architectural registration is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Newforma, Procore, and/or other construction project management software.

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k options.
• Life insurance.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
• Professional development.
• Competitive salary.
• Room to grow professionally.

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs. In‑person work 4 days/week preferred.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

$93K to $115K

Perkins Eastman is an equal‑opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Please note that we are not engaging any external recruitment agencies for this position.

Associate

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Architecture and Planning