Project Architect
Company: Swbr Architecture, Engineering & Landscape Arc
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us SWBR is a nationally recognized design firm with
expertise in architecture, interior design, structural engineering,
landscape architecture, graphic design, and civil engineering.
Since our founding in 1969, the focus of our expertise and most of
our current work supports education, housing, and workplace design.
We are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities,
and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences,
we’re united by a core mission: to positively impact lives through
meaningful design. With 100 professionals, we are headquartered in
Rochester, New York with offices in Troy, Syracuse, and Buffalo,
New York. We are currently seeking a full-time Project Architect in
our Buffalo, NY office. This position will work specifically with
our Housing Studio, centered in multi-unit, multi use projects,
including Affordable Housing, Senior Living, Multi-Family Market
Rate Apartment Buildings, and Hospitality. Duties: Run internal
architectural team to include disseminating work to the most basic
levels to projects totaling up to and including approximately $10M.
Coordinate with engineering disciplines to include structural,
mechanical, and electrical engineering, along with the services of
other outside consultants as required. Communicate the project
design to the client/owner. Provide the design for the project,
coordinate with design group, manage architectural design process,
assist Principal-In-Charge and Project Designers to make sure
design concept is brought through to completion, develop a design
process and be responsible for implementation, updating and
accomplishment. Oversee creation of graphic presentation to assist
in conveyance of design concept, either by creating the graphic
personally or coordinating the completion of the graphic
presentation. Meet with client on a regular basis, facilitate the
meeting, take notes, and coordinate the completion of tasks decided
on at the meeting. Direct Technical Coordinator regarding design
and technical project requirements. Review and understand which
codes and regulations are applicable to the project. Assist
Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager during marketing and sales
activities. Have a familiarity with firm-client contract or
agreement for the design and delivery of the project and the
client’s objectives and expectations. Review project scope,
client’s RFP and SWBR’s proposal. Communicate and meet with project
team to disseminate the necessary information to complete their
tasks. Review with Project Manager regularly the budgeted fee and
financial performance reports and adjust as necessary to stay
within budget. Participate in necessary meetings with the project
team to help maintain project process and disseminate latest
information to project team. Review employee performance with
respect to the project expectations and goals. 90% office setting,
10% active construction site visits. Required Skills: Has a 4-year
or 5-year degree from an accredited program in Architecture; an
advanced degree in this field is preferred NYS license to practice
architecture is required along with a minimum of 5-10 years of
related architectural experience. Experience in construction
techniques and how buildings are put together is required. 3-5
years of experience with multi-unit Housing preferred. Has previous
professional experience – and is proficient in - using Autodesk
Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Is a
proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint Individual will work in a normal office setting and
occasionally visit active construction sites, and must be
physically able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and
keyboard. Position requires occasional lifting, up to a maximum of
25 pounds. Base Salary Information: $75,681 - $92,148 The above
salary ranges represent a good faith range for incumbents of these
positions. Actual offers will be based on experience, education
level, and demonstrated skills and will be at the discretion of the
employer. We actively support professional development, including
steps towards licensure and/or related accreditations, as a benefit
of employment. SWBR offers an outstanding compensation and benefits
package and provides a creative environment. Applicants interested
in joining a progressive, energetic and family-friendly firm that
rewards hard-working team players and offers unlimited growth
potential in a multi-studio design setting should view our website
at www.swbr.com/career/ to apply. SWBR is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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