What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect / Architectural Designer position at AIA Austin?
⟵ Project Architect / Architectural Designer
Rheinlander Architects
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Job Title: Project Architect / Architectural Designer
Rheinlander Architects, Austin Texas
Full-time
About Rheinlander Architects
We are a growing architecture firm of 35 years specializing in senior living/care, commercial, and mixed-use projects. We value collaboration, innovation, and integrity. Our work spans from schematic design through construction administration, with a focus on quality, code compliance, and client satisfaction.
Position Description — What You Will Do
Please send a Cover letter with a brief explanation why you’re interested, what relevant experience you have, and what you can bring to the firm and resume to ra@rhein-arc.com with the subject line: Architecture – Your Name
Rheinlander Architects
ra@rhein-arc.com Please turn on javascript to email me.
Job Title: Project Architect / Architectural Designer
Rheinlander Architects, Austin Texas
Full-time
About Rheinlander Architects
We are a growing architecture firm of 35 years specializing in senior living/care, commercial, and mixed-use projects. We value collaboration, innovation, and integrity. Our work spans from schematic design through construction administration, with a focus on quality, code compliance, and client satisfaction.
Position Description — What You Will Do
- Lead and coordinate architectural projects from concept through construction (Schematic Design → Design Development → Construction Documents → Construction Services).
- Develop high-quality construction drawings and documentation, ensuring compliance with building codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Produce presentation materials — renderings, drawings, 3D models, design narratives, and space planning documents.
- Coordinate with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, etc.) and integrate their input into the design and documentation.
- Perform construction administration: site visits, field reports, review shop drawings and submittals, address questions during construction, and support project close-out as needed.
- Manage project schedules, deliverables, and budget constraints; communicate with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
- Mentor and support junior staff / interns (if applicable), contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented office culture.
- Participate in firm-wide meetings, design reviews, and occasional business-development efforts, as needed.
- Professional degree in Architecture. Preferred, not required.
- Licensed Architect / or working toward licensure / or eligible for licensure. Preferred, not required.
- Experience: [e.g., 3–8 years ] in an architectural office, preferably working on mid-scale to large-scale senior living, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
- Proficiency with relevant software/tools: Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, Lumion, and familiarity with code documentation, construction specification, collaboration tools.
- Strong understanding of architectural design principles, construction methods, building codes, materials, and detailing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, and client-interaction skills; ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines.
- Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, with a passion for design, technical precision, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and credentials.
- Health insurance assistance.
- Paid time off, holidays, and family/sick leave.
- Professional development support (licensure support, continuing education, training).
- A collaborative and design-driven office culture with opportunities for growth, mentorship, and long-term career development.
Please send a Cover letter with a brief explanation why you’re interested, what relevant experience you have, and what you can bring to the firm and resume to ra@rhein-arc.com with the subject line: Architecture – Your Name