Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year (base) + bonus eligibility
Location: Southborough, MA (Hybrid – 2 days per week from home, including Fridays)
Reference: GP-ARCH-SBO-1016
Overview
We are seeking a licensed Commercial Architect to join our growing multi-disciplinary firm, leading the design and delivery of multifamily and mixed-use residential projects from concept through construction administration.
This role is ideal for a registered architect with commercial multifamily experience who wants ownership of projects, client-facing responsibility, and room to grow into a larger leadership role as the firm expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design of multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial residential projects from schematic design through construction documents
- Produce and coordinate code-compliant drawing sets, including building code, zoning, accessibility (ADA/FHA/MAAB), and life-safety review
- Coordinate with civil, structural, MEP, and landscape consultants across disciplines
- Prepare and manage permit and planning/zoning board submittals
- Provide construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and site visits
- Manage project schedules, fees, and deliverables alongside project leadership
- Mentor junior designers and support quality control of documents
- Build strong relationships with developers, owners, and contractors
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program
- Active architectural license (Registered Architect, RA) required; Massachusetts registration or ability to obtain reciprocity
- 5+ years of commercial architecture experience, including multifamily residential projects
- Strong working knowledge of building codes, zoning, and accessibility requirements for multifamily
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
- Experience taking projects through construction documents and construction administration
- Strong communication, organization, and client-facing skills
What We Offer
A few highlights that make this opportunity stand out:
- Leadership advancement: Room to grow into a larger leadership role as the firm expands
- Hybrid flexibility: Work from home 2 days per week, including Fridays
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Healthcare: Employer covers 50% of individual or family health insurance premiums
- Professional development: Employer-paid continuing education, licensure expenses, and professional dues
- PTO starting day one
- Office closure: The office closes between Christmas through New Year's
- Bonus opportunities in addition to base compensation
- Multi disciplinary firm
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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