Senior Architectural Consultant (Independent Contractor)

About housewell architects

housewell architects is a growing, principal-led architectural practice specializing in custom residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Our work includes renovations, additions, new construction, feasibility studies, and architectural quality control services.

We are committed to thoughtful design, technical excellence, clear communication, and collaborative relationships with clients and project partners.

As our practice continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced architectural professional to provide independent consulting services on a flexible, project-by-project basis.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Architectural Consultant who can independently support architectural design, documentation, technical coordination, and quality control efforts across a variety of project types.

The ideal consultant has a strong architectural background, sound technical judgment, and the ability to advance projects with limited oversight. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for an experienced architect or architectural professional who enjoys hands-on project work and values professional autonomy.

Responsibilities

Depending on project requirements, consulting services may include:

Architectural Design & Documentation

• Develop and refine conceptual designs, spatial layouts, and architectural solutions.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural plans, elevations, building sections, wall sections, details, and schedules.
• Advance architectural documentation through schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Incorporate design direction, review comments, and redline markups into project documentation.
• Apply practical design and technical solutions appropriate to project scope, budget, and construction requirements.

Technical Development & Coordination

• Research and apply applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop architectural details and coordinate building assemblies, materials, and systems.
• Coordinate architectural documents with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other consultants.
• Identify and resolve technical or interdisciplinary coordination issues.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and internally consistent project documentation.

Permitting & Construction Support

• Assist with preparation of architectural permit submittals.
• Review plan check comments and develop appropriate responses and drawing revisions.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals, and prepare draft responses as requested.
• Develop supplemental drawings, details, and clarifications during construction.

Quality Control

• Review architectural drawings for completeness, consistency, coordination, and constructability.
• Identify potential discrepancies, omissions, and code-related concerns.
• Prepare clear written comments and redline markups.
• Assist in improving the overall quality and coordination of architectural deliverables.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years of professional experience in an architectural office or comparable practice setting.
• Demonstrated experience developing architectural documents from design development through construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, building assemblies, construction methods, and materials.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, and accessibility requirements.
• Experience coordinating architectural drawings with engineering consultants.
• Ability to independently research technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage assigned work independently while meeting agreed-upon deliverables and deadlines.
• Proficiency with architectural drafting and modeling software.

Additional Qualifications

• Architectural licensure preferred but not required.
• Experience with custom residential, commercial, or institutional projects is desirable.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and related design or documentation software is beneficial.
• Previous experience working independently or providing architectural consulting services is a plus.

Working Relationship

This is an independent consulting opportunity.

The selected consultant will:

• Provide services on a project-by-project or task-by-task basis.
• Independently determine the methods, tools, and schedule used to complete accepted assignments, subject to agreed-upon deliverables, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with the Principal Architect and other project consultants as necessary.
• Participate in virtual meetings and collaborative design reviews as appropriate.
• Be responsible for the quality, completeness, and coordination of their assigned work.

housewell architects Principal Architect will provide project direction, establish deliverable expectations, and perform principal-level quality control reviews.

The consultant is expected to exercise independent professional judgment and manage assigned responsibilities without continuous supervision.

Compensation & Engagement

• Compensation will be negotiated based on experience, qualifications, and project responsibilities.
• Services will be authorized through individual project assignments or Purchase Orders under a Master Architectural Consulting Agreement.
• The engagement may begin with a single project, with opportunities for additional assignments as project needs and the consulting relationship develop.
• Workload is flexible, with no guaranteed minimum number of hours or assignments.
• Opportunities for ongoing collaboration may develop based on project needs and mutual fit.

We look forward to hearing from you!