Architect

Education Architect

This role offers an opportunity for a passionate Education Architect to help grow a dynamic architecture office in the Atlanta, Georgia area, with a primary focus on K12 educational projects. You will lead and contribute to the full project lifecycle, from early design charrettes through construction administration, while managing schedules, budgets, daily objectives, and project teams. The position requires a strong commitment to educational design, familiarity with Georgia state guidelines for education, and a desire to create outstanding learning environments. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in a highly interactive setting, provide excellent client service, and actively mentor junior staff as the practice continues to expand.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in design charrettes for K12 education projects, contributing creative and practical design solutions.
• Apply knowledge of Georgia state guidelines for education to ensure designs meet all relevant standards and requirements.
• Perform site and building analysis to inform design development and project planning.
• Develop design concepts into detailed design development documents that align with project goals, budgets, and schedules.
• Produce and coordinate comprehensive construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Oversee construction contract administration, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting field observation as needed.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and daily objectives to keep projects on track and aligned with client expectations.
• Coordinate and lead internal project teams, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and supporting a collaborative workflow.
• Provide high-quality client service, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current on trends, best practices, and innovations in the education market and incorporate them into project work.
• Actively mentor and support junior staff, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on design, documentation, and professional development.
• Collaborate closely with architects and engineers to integrate architectural and engineering solutions effectively.
• Contribute to management and marketing efforts, including supporting business development activities for the growing Georgia architecture division.

Essential Skills

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited architectural program.
• 5-10 years of professional architectural experience.
• Demonstrated K12 architectural experience, with a strong focus on education projects.
• Familiarity with Georgia state guidelines for education design.
• Proficiency in Revit for design, documentation, and coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and construction document production.
• Ability to perform site and building analysis to inform design decisions.
• Experience with design development and preparation of construction documents.
• Experience with construction contract administration processes.
• Strong management skills, including managing project schedules, budgets, and daily objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff in a collaborative environment.
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for presentations, documentation, and project support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or actively on a path to licensure.
• Architect registration in the state of Georgia preferred or completion of the NCARB program.
• LEED Accredited Professional credential preferred.
• Experience with marketing and business development activities for architectural services.
• Strong interest in staying current with trends and innovations in educational architecture.
• Appreciation for a collaborative, open work environment that encourages knowledge sharing.
• Ability to deliver excellent client service and build long-term client relationships.

Work Environment

The position is based in an expanding office located in Sandy Springs in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The studio follows an open-door philosophy, with an open and accessible layout where no one has a private office with a door, fostering transparency and collaboration. Architects work side by side with engineers, creating a highly interactive environment that supports learning, cross-discipline coordination, and professional growth. The culture emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and open communication as the Georgia architecture division continues to grow and offer significant opportunities for advancement. Minimal travel is required, primarily for site visits and client or project meetings. The office environment is professional and collaborative, with a focus on high-quality design and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbia, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $140,000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Full range of benefits from 401k, health, dental, retirement

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia, SC.

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