Senior Project Architect - Mixed-Use Projects

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Architect / Director of Residential & Mixed-Use Projects

Location: Boston, MA
Firm: Balance Architects
Experience: 10–15+ years
Licensure: Preferred (or actively pursuing)

Who We Are

Balance Architects is a Boston-based design practice focused oncontemporary architecture, adaptive reuse, and new construction residential and mixed-use development. We work with thoughtful developers, sophisticated clients, and demanding urban conditions. Our work requires design excellence, technical rigor, and real accountability.

We are entering a new phase of growth and we are looking for asenior-level architectto takefull ownership of project deliveryfor our residential and mixed-use portfolio.

The Role

You will be theprimary technical, managerial, and construction-phase leaderfor Balance Architects’new construction, mixed-use, and multifamily projects, primarily in Boston and greater New England. This role reports directly to theFounder. As the leader of this department, the individual will be an active member of the leadership team and is expected to contribute beyond their functional remit—supporting the company as it defines, develops, and executes its long-term growth ambitions. This includes providing clear leadership, establishing accountability, and ensuring disciplined execution aligned with company strategy

You will:

• Own projects fromDD through CA
• Be theface of the firm during construction
• Lead teams, manage consultants, protect fees, and deliver outcomes

This role is ideal for someone who isambitious, technically excellent, and ready to step into a true leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Ownership

• Act asProject Architect + Project Managerprimarily for mixed-use ground up developments
• Take full responsibility forscope, schedule, budget, and execution
• Manage client expectations and deliver an exceptional client experience
• Proactively identify risks and solve problems before they escalate

Construction Documents

• Lead the production ofhigh-quality CD setsfor residential and mixed-use projects
• Ensure documents areclear, coordinated, buildable, and defensible
• Maintain Balance Architects’ design standards while meeting real-world constraints

Construction Administration

• LeadCA across all project types, with emphasis on:
• • Boston-area site visits
  • RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field reports
  • Contractor coordination and issue resolution
• Be trusted by contractors, clients, and consultants alike
• Protect the firm contractually, technically, and financially during construction

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level staff
• Set expectations around quality, accountability, and efficiency
• Teach others how to think in terms ofoutcomes, not tasks
• Play a long-term role in growing internal leadership capacity

Financial & Operational Discipline

• UseMonographeffectively for:
• • Budget tracking
  • Schedule management
  • Fee awareness
• Understand how decisions affect profitability
• Care deeply aboutfees, deadlines, and client satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 10–15+ years of professional architectural experience
• Deep experience withground-up residential and mixed-use construction
• Strong construction administration background (this is essential)
• AdvancedRevitskills (you should be faster and more precise than most)
• Strong knowledge of Boston-area permitting, construction practices, and codes
• Licensed Architect preferred (or actively on that path)

Mindset & Traits

• Takesfull ownership— no finger-pointing, no excuses
• Thinks in terms ofresults, not assignments
• Comfortable making decisions and standing behind them
• Cares aboutdesign quality AND financial outcomes
• Energized by responsibility
• Wants to help shape the future of a growing firm

Values Alignment

You must embody Balance Architects’ core values:

• Creativity – thoughtful, contemporary design
• Collaboration – strong internal and external relationships
• Simplicity – clear solutions, not unnecessary complexity
• Excellence – high standards, consistently applied
• Tenacity– resourceful, efficient, and unafraid of hard problems

Company DescriptionBalance Architects is a Boston-based architecture and design firm specializing in contemporary residential, mixed-use, and adaptive reuse projects. We work with thoughtful developers and sophisticated clients on complex urban buildings that demand design excellence, technical rigor, and disciplined execution.

Our practice is intentionally focused and highly accountable. We value clear thinking, strong leadership, and real ownership of outcomes—from early design through construction. As we grow, we are building a leadership team committed to high standards, collaboration, and long-term firm building, not just project delivery.

Company Description

Balance Architects is a Boston-based architecture and design firm specializing in contemporary residential, mixed-use, and adaptive reuse projects. We work with thoughtful developers and sophisticated clients on complex urban buildings that demand design excellence, technical rigor, and disciplined execution.\r\n\r\nOur practice is intentionally focused and highly accountable. We value clear thinking, strong leadership, and real ownership of outcomes—from early design through construction. As we grow, we are building a leadership team committed to high standards, collaboration, and long-term firm building, not just project delivery.