Project Architect

Overview

Lead design and delivery of essential municipal facilities projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project execution
• code review
• client meetings
• design meetings
• construction admin

Tasks

The Project Architect will assist the Project Manager with client meetings, design team meetings, and construction administration. In addition, the Project Architect must be motivated and capable of performing all duties with minimal guidance. -Execute a project start to finish -Complete thorough and accurate Code reviews

Requirements

• revit
• ny codes
• architect license
• 8+ years
• spec writing
• project management

What You Bring

The overall expectations of the Project Architect position are to work with large project teams, including in-house and outside subconsultants, to ensure that all aspects of the project are being met and completed. An individual in this position needs to be capable of delegating aspects of work to the Project Technician and coordinating with all other disciplines to successfully deliver high quality, coordinated projects. A successful candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to lead, communicate, coordinate, and motivate. A successful candidate will also possess strong interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skills, as well as contribute to a positive work environment. This position has excellent advancement opportunities within our corporate structure. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Have thorough knowledge and understanding of New York State building codes -Registered Architect in the state of New York (desirable but not required) -Understands how to execute public works projects -8+ years of work experience under a licensed architect -Have proposal writing experience -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture -Has specification writing experience including front end spec preparation -Revit BIM Modeling experience -Excellent graphic presentation skills -Well-developed project design and planning skills -Is willing to certify their own work -Prior experience designing projects for Essential Facilities and public works projects is preferred -Strong technical design, specification writing and construction document skills -Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project) -Has experience with client management -Has a record of executing projects with low change order percentage

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Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below. -Flexible Work Schedule -Team Building Events -401k Plan with Employer Match -Community Service Events -Paid Time Off -Tuition Reimbursement -Profit Sharing -Fitness Reimbursement -Referral Bonus Program -Leadership Development Program -Short & Long Term Disability -Health/Dental Insurance -Wellness Program

About Labella Associates

-Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation. -Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects. -Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities. -Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration. -Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure. -Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.

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