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Project Architect

Summit Design and Engineering Services
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play.

Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.

We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!

Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking a creative and driven licensed Project Architect for our Asheville, NC office. This position affords a client-focused leadership opportunity with a growing team of multi-disciplinary professionals working on a diverse array of projects as well as an excellent opportunity for career growth. The ideal candidate is experienced, highly motivated, detail oriented and exhibits a commitment to design excellence as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project development, design and production throughout all phases of the project
  • Facilitate client, consultant & contractor coordination and regulatory approval processes
  • Development, delegation and quality and budget control of all architectural deliverables
  • Business development, proposal & contracts negotiations and fee generation
  • Integrated Revit modeling and related project document development including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, code analyses and specifications
  • Ensure project quality and consistency for profitability and client retention
  • Attend meetings with clients, consultants & contractors, and make regular project visits
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project team across multiple offices
  • Cultivate and manage new business relationships to support growth in Western NC
  • Represent Summit at industry events, conferences, and professional society meetings

Qualifications

  • Professional Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
  • Licensed Architect in North Carolina (required)
  • 5-8 years of relevant professional experience
  • Displayed experience independently managing and producing architectural projects
  • Displayed experience in design, detailing, building systems, codes and construction techniques
  • Displayed experience managing clients, consultants and project budgets
  • Displayed experience with architectural practice and project delivery
  • High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe CS and MS-office
  • Strong creative, problem-solving and technical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as well as within a virtual setting.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to travel as required.

RESUME & PORTFOLIO MUST BE INCLUDED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.

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