Project Architect
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Youll partner with designers engineers and a proprietary AI toolset that handles the work that traditionally slows great architecture down like early-phase analysis code checks drafting everything one wall at a time documentation QA so your time goes to design dialogue client relationships and getting buildings built well. You wont just use the tools: our PMs work directly with our in-house software team and a new version ships every week. Joining now means outsized influence on what AI-native practice becomes.
Our diverse portfolio includes:
- Residential & Multi-Family: Urban infill mixed-use communities and thoughtfully designed residential spaces.
- Commercial & Mixed-Use: Office buildings retail environments and integrated developments enhancing community engagement.
- Hospitality & Adaptive Reuse: Creative and sustainable transformations of existing structures and new hospitality spaces.
- Specialized & International: Unique educational cultural and institutional projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead projects from schematic design through construction administration with primary accountability for schedule budget scope and quality
- Manage project schedules budgets team resources and client expectations.
- Manage consultant teams contracts and fee structures; oversee work plans and staffing projections.
- Serve as the primary client point of contact managing expectations communications and change orders.
- Oversee QA/QC of construction documents and coordinate with the design team to maintain design intent through construction administration.
- Navigate permitting entitlements and jurisdictional approvals.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of architects designers and engineers.
- Mentor junior team members and foster professional growth.
- Develop strong lasting client relationships.
- Partner with our software team to shape the AI tools that power your work.
Essential qualifications:
- 7 years of architectural experience - Including 3 years in a project management or project architect role with demonstrated experience running projects through all phases (SD through CA) including fee management consultant coordination and construction administration
- Leadership- experienceleadingcrossfunctionalteamsinanarchitecturaloffice
- Licensed architect in good standing (required); NCARB certification a plus
- Technical proficiency - Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with project management tools (Deltek Monograph Newforma or similar)
- Code & contract knowledge - Working knowledge of building codes zoning and contract administration (AIA documents)
- Design Excellence Mindset- You believe great architecture can be both beautiful and data-driven
- Self-management skills- You can juggle multiple projects deadlines and stakeholders without losing focus on quality
- Technology optimism- You see AI as leverage for better architecture not a threat to the craft. Youre curious about how new tools change the work and you want to help shape that not just adopt it
- Education - BachelorsorMastersDegreeinArchitecture
What makes you stand out:
- Portfolio of award-winning or published projects
- Experience with high-end residential commercial or mixed-use developments
- Track record of mentoring junior staff
ApplicationProcess:
TojoinourinnovativeteamatCoveArchitecturepleasesubmityourresume and portfolio along with a project list detailing your role project size scope and delivery outcomes (schedule and budget performance). Welookforwardtoexploringhowyourexpertisecancontributetocreatingtransformativehuman-centeredspaces. If your portfolio and project list is not already listed on your resume please email it to AFTER you apply for the role.
WhatsInItforYou:
- 100%EmployerPaidHealthinsurance
- VisionandDentalbenefits
- Employer-paidpublictransitpassandbikingstipend
- CompetitivePay
- Work-LifeBalance
- OnsiteGymmembership
- HybridWork
- UnlimitedPaidtimeoffandholidays
- Snacksbeerteamevents
- A clear path forward since were growing and PMs here have a runway to Senior PM Associate and Principal as the firm scales
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
cove is the world's first AI-powered, human-centered architecture firm. We're looking for a licensed Project Architect who wants to shape outcomes, not chase deliverables. We need someone ready to lead projects end-to-end across residential, commercial, hospitality, adaptive reuse, an ... View more