Project Architect | Commercial Design

Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Project Architect for Popli Design Group in Rochester, New York. Popli Design Group is seeking an experienced, licensed Project Architect to lead the architectural design, documentation, and technical coordination of commercial and multidisciplinary projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, maintain project momentum when the Project Manager is unavailable, supervise junior architectural staff on a project basis, and balance design responsibilities with team coordination and client communication. Professional Architect License REQUIRED New York State Architect License Preferred; Candidates Must Be Able to Obtain New York Reciprocity Within 6 Months REQUIRED Minimum 6 Years of Hands-On Architectural Design and Documentation Experience REQUIRED Predominantly Hands-On Design Experience Rather Than Exclusively Project Management Experience REQUIRED Commercial, Institutional, Civic, Industrial, or Other Non-Residential Project Experience REQUIRED Residential-Only Architecture Experience Does Not Meet the Position Requirements Five-Year NAAB-Accredited Architecture Degree or an Equivalent Combination of Education and Relevant Professional Experience REQUIRED Experience Leading the Development and Production of Architectural Documents REQUIRED Experience Coordinating Multidisciplinary Projects with Engineers, Consultants, Clients, Contractors, and Governing Agencies REQUIRED Strong Knowledge of Building Codes, Permit Documentation, Construction Documents, and Technical Standards REQUIRED Ability to Lead Projects and Maintain Progress When the Project Manager Is Unavailable REQUIRED Experience Developing Redlines, Reviewing Staff Work, and Mentoring Junior Architectural Staff REQUIRED Proficiency in AutoCAD REQUIRED Proficiency in Revit REQUIRED Proficiency in Bluebeam REQUIRED Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite REQUIRED Proficiency in New York State Energy Software REQUIRED Strong Written, Verbal, Technical, and Client-Facing Communication Skills REQUIRED Ability to Read and Interpret Complex Technical Documents, Drawings, Codes, and Specifications REQUIRED Ability to Prepare Professional Reports, Meeting Minutes, Emails, Memos, and Project Correspondence REQUIRED Valid Driver's License and Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record REQUIRED Ability to Travel to Construction Sites and Attend Project Walkthroughs REQUIRED Ability to Work Full Time On-Site in the Rochester, New York Office REQUIRED Remote Work Is Not Available for This Position United States Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status REQUIRED Advanced Construction Administration Experience Preferred Experience Reviewing RFIs, Shop Drawings, Submittals, and Closeout Documentation Preferred Experience Organizing Workload Assignments and Supporting Value-Engineering Efforts Preferred