Project Architect

Overview

We’re hiring founding team members. This is a unique opportunity to join a new architecture practice launching under an established developer with a built-in project pipeline from day one. Elmington is a Nashville based company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services through a collaborative, partnership driven approach. The firm specializes in affordable and multifamily housing, with over 35 projects completed nationwide.

In this role, you’ll play a key role in shaping the firm’s design standards, workflows, and culture while working directly with decision makers on active, real-world projects. You’ll experience accelerated professional growth, early leadership opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, community focused affordable housing projects that make a real impact.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to help build something new from the ground up, we’d love to connect.

POSITION SUMMARY
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The Project Architect will oversee multiple affordable multi-family projects from start to finish, coordinating design, scheduling, and construction to ensure on-time, compliant and on-budget delivery that aligns with Elmington’s standards and overall vision. All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington.

Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

• Planning and organizing
• Ethical conduct
• Problem assessment and problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 7-10 years of professional experience in multifamily residential, student housing, hospitality, commercial or related market sectors.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience with multifamily projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design phases, materials, and detailing for Type I, Type III, and Type V multi-family and mixed-use construction.

• Experience with garden-style and/or mid-rise multifamily projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate design principles, building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting/entitlement processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, and related architectural tools.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Procore.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and accountability.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work seamlessly with developers, builders, designers, and marketing teams.
• Strong grasp of brand-driven design, with the ability to translate brand guidelines into residential spaces.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of aligning design initiatives with broader business goals.

• Deliver creative, efficient design solutions that align with client vision, budgets, and timelines.
• Oversee design development, including conceptual and schematic plans, renderings, and specifications, across multiple projects.
• Develop and refine site plans and density studies, incorporating stakeholder and regulatory feedback.
• Ensure integration of zoning requirements and jurisdictional regulations into site planning.
• Manage consultant teams to produce complete contract documents through construction issue, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and project goals.
• Review and approve consultant deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of architectural plans, specifications, and documentation.
• Participate in construction administration, including responding to RFI’s and reviewing submittals.
• Create 3D models, renderings, and reference diagrams to communicate design intent.
• Prepare and present design proposals, project updates, and progress reports to management and stakeholders.

• Frequently sit, stand and walk
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Vision abilities to include…