Project Architect/Project Manager

Project Architect / Project Manager – Nuclear & Laboratory Facilities

Company: Hillside Architecture
Location: Boise, Idaho | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Austin, Texas| Hybrid or Remote Considered for Exceptional Candidates
Job Type: Full-Time

About Hillside Architecture

Hillside Architecture is an innovative architectural firm specializing in highly technical facilities including nuclear, laboratory, industrial, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing projects. Our team works on complex facilities requiring exceptional technical coordination, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

We are expanding our nuclear and laboratory practice and are seeking an experienced Project Architect / Project Manager with a strong background in regulated industries to lead projects from programming through construction.

If you enjoy solving technically challenging problems, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and working on facilities that have a meaningful impact on science, healthcare, energy, and national infrastructure, we'd like to meet you.

Position Summary

The Project Architect / Project Manager will serve as the technical and managerial lead on complex laboratory, research, industrial, and nuclear-related projects. This individual will manage project teams, coordinate consultants, interface with clients and regulatory agencies, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and quality requirements.

This position requires exceptional leadership, technical knowledge, and experience working within highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Lead projects from planning through construction administration.
Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communications.
Develop architectural concepts into complete construction documents.
Coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, and specialty consultants.
Participate in laboratory programming and facility planning.
Coordinate process equipment and specialized building systems.
Review and coordinate complex technical requirements.
Conduct quality control reviews of project documents.
Manage construction administration, RFIs, submittals, field observations, and closeout activities.
Work closely with owners, contractors, regulatory agencies, and design partners.
Mentor architectural staff and support professional development.
Support business development and proposal efforts as needed.

Preferred Experience

Nuclear facilities
DOE or National Laboratory projects
NRC regulated facilities
Research laboratories
Pharmaceutical facilities
Biotechnology facilities
Medical laboratories
Semiconductor facilities
Industrial process facilities
Cleanrooms
Manufacturing facilities
High-containment laboratories
Nuclear quality assurance programs
NQA-1
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
DOE Orders
NRC regulations
ANSI standards
Laboratory planning
Hazard analysis
Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) design
Process utility coordination
Complex permitting and regulatory review

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed Architect (preferred)
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
8+ years of professional architectural experience
5+ years managing complex commercial or industrial projects
Strong knowledge of IBC, ICC, NFPA, and life safety codes
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams

Technical Skills

Autodesk Revit
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Bluebeam Revu
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office Suite
BIM Coordination
Clash Detection
Construction Administration
Specifications
Quality Assurance Processes

What We're Looking For

A proactive leader
Highly organized
Comfortable working directly with clients
Detail-oriented
Technically curious
Able to solve complex design and coordination challenges
Interested in helping grow Hillside Architecture's nuclear and laboratory practice

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance bonuses
100% employer-paid employee medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Professional licensing reimbursement
Continuing education and conference attendance
Gym membership reimbursement
Flexible hybrid work environment
Opportunity to work on nationally significant laboratory and nuclear projects

Why Join Hillside Architecture?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of the region's fastest growing technical design firms. You'll work alongside clients developing next generation laboratories, advanced manufacturing facilities, healthcare environments, and nuclear technologies while having the autonomy to make meaningful contributions to every project.

If you're passionate about technical architecture, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build a nationally recognized laboratory and nuclear practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701