Project Architect

Project Architect

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Project Architect to join a well-established multidisciplinary architecture and engineering organization serving the Albany, NY Capital Region. This full-time, primarily in-office role is based just north of Albany and suits an architect who is ready to step beyond a tightly scoped production seat. The portfolio is a varied blend of municipal and federal work, and the Project Architect will be involved at every stage of delivery, from early programming through design and into construction, while steadily gaining project ownership, steering coordination with engineering disciplines, sharing in project management, and coaching emerging staff.

The client is especially keen on a Registered Architect, or a candidate well along the path to licensure, who pairs solid technical skill with the drive to take on more project leadership over time. The architecture group is compact and operates inside a broader building systems practice with structural and drafting support close at hand. That setup brings real visibility: an experienced architect can make an impact quickly while still drawing on the depth of a larger multidisciplinary firm. The client weighs breadth of experience more heavily than tenure alone, so candidates who have worked across a range of building types, systems, phases, and responsibilities will stand out.

Daily start and end times are flexible around core hours. The position is not a scheduled hybrid or remote arrangement, though working from home now and then can be arranged for particular personal needs when productivity is maintained. Travel is limited and planned in advance, consisting mostly of day trips within a few hours' drive, with periodic federal project meetings or charrettes lasting roughly three days to a week. Candidates considering a move from elsewhere in New York, the Northeast, or across the country are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Drive architectural projects across their full lifecycle, first supporting and then leading work from early programming through design and construction
• Author architectural assessments, facility and feasibility studies, and programming reports
• Survey existing buildings, recording architectural conditions and recommending improvements
• Conduct code reviews for both new construction and existing facilities
• Produce architectural drawings, detailing, and construction document sets in Revit and AutoCAD
• Orchestrate input from structural engineers, drafters, specialty consultants, and other disciplines on each project
• Serve as lead architect on multidisciplinary assignments as your experience grows and project demands require
• Shape project planning, coordination, and overall management
• Engage clearly and consistently with teammates, consultants, and stakeholders
• Mentor junior architects and designers, helping them build their skills
• Balance hands-on technical and production work with expanding project responsibility
• Write polished technical reports and supporting documentation

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 5–10+ years of hands-on experience in architecture
• Registered Architect strongly preferred; candidates not yet licensed should be actively sitting for the architectural registration exams and nearing completion of licensure
• Well-rounded experience spanning many phases of Architectural Project Delivery
• Background in Existing Building Assessments and Feasibility Studies
• Working knowledge of New York State Building Codes and related regulations
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong Technical Writing and Documentation abilities
• Excellent verbal and written Communication skills
• Multi-Project Coordination, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration within integrated design teams
• Desire to grow into Project Management, greater project ownership, and Mentoring
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Salary: $85,000–$115,000+ base; the client will consider pay above $115,000 for an exceptionally strong candidate, with offers set individually based on experience, licensure, technical depth, breadth of project work, and overall fit
• Sign-on bonus: possible depending on the individual situation, including for candidates moving to the Capital Region
• Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; primarily in-office in the Albany, NY area
• Benefits:
  • 401(k) with employer contribution/match
  • Several medical plan choices and Health Savings Account options
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance paid by the employer, plus voluntary life coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage, paid by the employer
  • Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident and critical illness coverage
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • 120 hours of paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays
  • Performance bonuses and a referral bonus program
  • Reimbursement and support for professional development
  • Wellness programs and lunch-and-learn sessions
  • Paid time for volunteering and community service
  • Team-building events and social activities
  • Flexible daily scheduling
  • Access to company vehicles for work travel

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.