Project management assistant h1.location_city

26th February, 2026

Our client, an Architecture/Engineering firm in Rochester, NY, is looking for a Project Architect to join their team!

This is an onsite/full-time/direct-hire position
Salary based on experience: Up to $120k

The Project Architect is responsible for managing the development and production of all architectural aspects of a multi-disciplinary project and is capable of coordinating with other disciplines when the Project Manager is not available. This position will be responsible for reviewing architectural documents before submission to the client and governing jurisdictions for design and code completeness.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with co-workers, staff, project managers, and all other employees.
• Lead assigned architectural or multi-disciplinary projects and coordinate with internal or external design team members, consultants, clients, contractors, and governing agencies.
• Lead the preparation of complete project documentation to obtain client approvals and required local and state permits.
• Understand industry/client standards and possess a strong knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and communicate all project and design team progress.
• Assist the Project Manager in determining and coordinating internal project staffing requirements.
• Select, evaluate, and implement architectural procedures and techniques to complete projects.
• Coordinate, plan, and organize workload assignments.
• Develop redlines for implementation by assigned architecture staff.
• Supervise the project team to ensure work is being performed efficiently and is coordinated.
• Mentor and foster the growth/development of PDG junior team staff with regular and focused feedback.
• Ensure project deliverables meet PDG standards and that documents have been reviewed and coordinated.
• Record meeting notes and create meeting minutes for issuance.
• Perform construction administration tasks, ensuring contractor work aligns with contract drawings and specifications.
• Review / respond to RFIs, evaluate shop drawings and submittals, issue supplementary instructions or addenda.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and address issues.
• Support the preparation of field reports and the identification and resolution of conflicts or deviations.
• Support the review of change order requests and assist in value engineering efforts.
• Perform construction walkthroughs and verify receipt of close-out documentation.

Required Skills:

• Technical competence in the architecture discipline.
• Ability to mentor and develop the skills and capabilities of junior team staff.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and NYS Energy Software.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Experience, Education, & Certifications:

• 5-year NAAB Accredited degree or equivalent education and work experience combination.
• 10+ Years of hands-on design and documentation experience.
• Professional licensure in the State of New York (or be willing to gain reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe)
• A Valid Driver's License and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) are required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws