Overview

Project Architect – Athens, Ohio

If you like being outside—even casually—Athens makes it effortless. Outdoor life is basically built into the lifestyle

This Architectural Design firm has been designing and shaping communities across Ohio for nearly 75 years. With three offices statewide, we offer the ideal blend of scale, resources, and personal connection. Our projects range from $1 million to $ 10 million community-focused developments to $100 million landmark facilities.

As a medium-sized, yet tight-knit firm, we take pride in being flexible, family-oriented, and collaborative. You won’t be pigeonholed — you’ll gain hands-on experience across all facets of the profession while working on a diverse range of project types, including educational, recreational, municipal, religious, and healthcare.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Leader who is a Registered Architect or who is in the process of obtaining registration to join our Athens, Ohio, office. This client-facing role offers the opportunity to design and manage meaningful projects from concept through completion. We’re looking for an architect who thrives on responsibility, values collaboration, and enjoys building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through all phases of design and construction

• Oversee project documentation, schedules, and budgets

• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver exceptional results

• Contribute creative and practical solutions to the design process

• Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (Ohio registration or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe)

• 5+ years of professional architectural experience preferred

• Proven ability to manage projects from design through construction administration

• Strong communication and client relationship skills

• Experience with K–12, higher education, civic, or healthcare projects is a plus

• Proficiency in Revit and other design software tools

Why Join COMPANY?

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that improve lives and strengthen communities

• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career

• Collaborative Culture: Supportive, family-oriented, and tight-knit team environment

• Engaged Leadership: Hands-on involvement from firm principals on every project

• Work/Life Balance: Flexibility, company-wide events, and emphasis on loving where you work

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and more)

• Paid time off and company-wide events

• Professional development support and licensure reimbursement

•  You get nature like a mountain town
  You get a community like a small town
  You get culture like a college town
  And your money goes farther than big cities

• Because it’s a college town (Ohio University), Athens has energy—great coffee shops, local restaurants, small music venues, and a creative, outdoorsy culture without being pretentious.

Apply Today

If you are a Registered Architect who is passionate about design, enjoys building strong client relationships, and is eager to contribute to impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Leslie Swisher Leslie@archipro.com

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