Part-Time Project Architect

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $38.40-$48.08/hour DOE

Project Architect (Part-Time) with Improve Group

At Improve Group, our architects do more than draw they shape experiences. If youre a licensed professional whos passionate about translating design vision into built reality, we invite you to help lead project development, guide teams, and elevate outcomes from schematic design through construction.

As our work grows in complexity and creative opportunity, were looking for a dedicated architect to join us on a part-time basis. The role does not have a fixed weekly schedule hours will vary based on project needs and your capacity, and are expected to range up to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Most hours will need to be worked during regular business hours to ensure coordination with project stakeholders. Youll participate in occasional team meetings, such as our weekly Monday check-ins, to stay connected and contribute to our collaborative culture.

The Project Architect at Improve Group (IG) plays a key role in delivering thoughtful, scalable design solutions that drive business growth and enhance our built environment. This position leads the development of architectural projects from concept through construction administration, while actively supporting client engagement, team collaboration, and internal process improvement. With a strong foundation in both design and technical execution, the Project Architect contributes to revenue growth, strengthens our market position, and mentors emerging professionals.

Youll collaborate with a tight-knit team of 9 architects and designers from licensed leaders to prefab innovators and visual storytellers all working together to shape the built environment from first sketch to final build.

This position will be based in our Albuquerque, New Mexico office, with a hybrid work schedule.

The Project Architect is integral to Improve Groups future, growth, and position within the design and construction industry. By providing professional architectural and design services, this position enhances our impact and greatly expands the opportunity for revenue and scale in our expanding business. It allows IG to deliver integrated projects to our clients, while improving our internal process, critical thinking, and design of the built environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Project Vision + Planning Identify project design vision and technical requirements. Oversee and review preparation of construction drawings and bid sheets; this includes the preparation and distribution of stamped documents, when required, that assist in delivery of projects.
• Client + Sales Support Support business development and sales through education and the management of customer expectations around project deliverables. Assist in managing stakeholder communications during the entire life cycle of a project, which includes providing proposals and structures to clients and consultants.
• Communication + Partnerships Promote empowerment of the team to ensure that the design vision is successfully communicated. Participate in maintaining and developing vendor and partner relationships (in conjunction with IG) as part of the overall project life cycle.
• Team Building Work collaboratively within teams to support a highly effective and technically proficient design team. Through mentorship, project reviews and process development, enable other team members to grow and develop critical problem solving and design thinking skills.

Specific Skills:

• Develop 2-D and 3-D construction drawings and/or renderings to fully represent an integrated project vision at appropriate design phases: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction administration, etc.
• 7-10 years of professional experience as a technical project architect, experience in commercial design is required. Must have at least three years of experience in public sector, public bid projects such as federal, recreation, municipal, library, K-12, or higher education. Federal design work experience if highly .
• Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of client needs with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of client trust and confidence.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and manage multiple internal team members, consultants and sub-contractors.
• Provide oversight and development of drawings, bids and proposals that comply within regulatory requirements of a specific project.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM and other architectural software in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite.
• A curious mindset, willing to ask the right questions to provide customers with the best possible solution.
• Ability to complete a full set of construction documents.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical. documents that succinctly describe the work to be done.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelors Degree in Architecture (BA) required. Masters .
• Support and mentor emerging professionals, fostering their development in architectural best practices and project execution.
• Candidates must be on the path to licensure; licensed architects .
• Ability to travel as needed for job sites, building department meetings, and client discussions.
• Ability to live our four Inside-Out Company Commitments:
  • Be the Advocate:
  • Be Unreasonable:
  • Be Vulnerable
  • Be Bonded
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
• Clean driving record with proof of insurance and valid drivers license.
• Ability to gain access to DoD facility (required).

Compensation Structure:

• Hourly Pay Rate Range ($38.40-$48.08/hour DOE)
• Performance in the Employee share of the annual company bonus
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering you an ownership stake in the companys success (based on meeting hourly eligibility requirements)
• 401K company match
• PTO