Hickox Williams Architects

Project Architect

Hickox Williams Architects Employer

Boston, MA, USLocation:

Sat, Sep 12 '26Posted On

$85,000 - $120,000 annually Pay:

Project Architect

Full-time

In person, five days a week 58 Winter Street, Boston

About

01 ABOUT THE FIRM

Hickox Williams Architects is a small, design-led residential practice on Winter Street in downtown Boston. Since 1983 we have designed and renovated exquisite homes across New England: townhouses in Boston’s historic neighborhoods, country houses, and coastal residences. Our work draws on the region’s architectural heritage while pursuing a contemporary vision and environmentally progressive approaches. We care about proportion, detail, and craft; and we stay closely involved through construction so that what gets built is what was drawn.

02 THE ROLE

We are looking for a Project Architect to lead residential projects from early design through construction administration, working directly with the principals and with our clients, consultants, and builders. This is a hands-on role in a small office: you will design, draw, detail, coordinate, and see your work built. The position is full-time and in person, five days a week, at our office at 58 Winter Street.

03 What You Will Do

Lead projects through all phases: existing-conditions documentation, schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration.Develop design concepts and carry them through to well-resolved details; produce drawings and models in Revit (our office standard) and present work to clients.Coordinate structural, MEP, landscape, lighting, and interiors consultants.Prepare and manage construction document sets, specifications, and permit submissions, including zoning and historic district reviews where applicable.Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, conduct site visits, and issue field reports during construction.Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communication with principal oversight.Mentor junior staff and contribute to office standards and templates.A high level of design ability: a portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking, refined detailing, and a sensitivity to material, light, and proportion.A professional degree in architecture (M.Arch or B.Arch) from an accredited program.Roughly 5 to 10 years of post-degree experience, with a meaningful share of it in custom residential work.A current architectural license (Massachusetts, or eligible for reciprocity) is a major plus; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.Fluency in Revit; competence with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and RhinoWorking knowledge of the Massachusetts building code, Boston zoning, and historic district processes.Experience with wood-frame and masonry construction, renovation of existing buildings, and high-quality finishes and millwork.A clear communicator: organized, self-directed, and comfortable working directly with clients and builders.

04 What We Are Looking For

05 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range: $85,000–$120,000, depending on experience and licensure. [Benefits: health insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement plan, and support for professional dues, licensing, and continuing education.]

06 How To Apply

Please email a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio (a single PDF, under 15 MB) to [email protected] with “Project Architect” in the subject line. Include a few examples of work you led, with a brief note on your role in each. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; no phone calls, please.

Hickox Williams Architects is an equal opportunity employer.