Project Architect

cove is the world's first AI-powered, human-centered architecture firm. We're looking for a 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, and specialized international work, from concept through CA.

You'll 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 won't 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.

• 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.
• 5+ 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
• 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. You're curious about how new tools change the work, and you want to help shape that - not just adopt it
• Education - Bachelor'sorMaster'sDegreeinArchitecture

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

What'sInItforYou:

• 100%EmployerPaidHealthinsurance
• VisionandDentalbenefits
• Employer-paidpublictransitpassandbikingstipend
• CompetitivePay
• Work-LifeBalance
• HybridWork
• UnlimitedPaidtimeoffandholidays
• Snacks,beer,teamevents
• A clear path forward since we're growing, and PMs here have a runway to Senior PM, Associate, and Principal as the firm scales

coveisproudtorecruitandhiretalentedpeoplefromawidevarietyofbackgroundsandexperiences.Wedonotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,gender,religion,sex(includingpregnancy,sexualorientation,genderidentityortransgenderstatus),age,ordisability.