Project Architect K-12

Job Description
FCA is seeking a talented and experienced Project Architect to join our New Haven, CT–based team. The ideal candidate will lead architectural projects from concept through completion, with particular experience in K–12 public school projects. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration skills to coordinate design, documentation, and construction administration while ensuring code compliance, educational design standards, and client satisfaction.

Candidates should have experience working with public‑sector clients, an understanding of school construction processes, and familiarity with Connecticut regulatory requirements. The Project Architect will manage project teams, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with consultants and school districts throughout all phases of design and construction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages all phases of a project with demonstrated technical expertise on projects of various scales and complexities
Supervises small to large teams, produces, delegates and coordinates the work, and reviews and approves the work of all internal and external team members
Provides final review and approvals of all code analysis, material selections, and specifications
Oversee construction document production and management of BIM model
Attends client meetings and regularly interfaces with clients and consultants
Coordinates with Project Manager(s) on a regular basis to ensure projects are executed according to workplan; suggests modifications to the workplan and staffing when corrective action is necessary
Understands the required scope of work and is accountable for the team’s execution of the work in the most efficient and technically feasible manner
Is an advocate for design excellence and encourages team members and consultants to keep design as a priority
Implements methods for improving the quality of documentation for the firm in order to mitigate risk; shares this knowledge with junior staff and sets expectations for their accountability

Job Requirements

Local to New Haven and able to work in office at least 3 days per week
Bachelors and/or Masters in Architecture
Registered or working toward registration required
10+ years’ experience in an architecture office
MUST have experience in K-12 public schools
Proven ability to lead the design, documentation and construction administration process
Possesses superior communication, collaborative skills, and mentoring capabilities
Ability to use sound and independent judgment
Advanced skills in Revit
Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Sketch Up, Rhino, 3D Max and Photoshop

Licensure and proficiency in Revit are required.