Project Architect - Thriven Design Inc

Our Impact:

We are Thriven Design, a dynamic firm with award-winning designs committed to serving others and creating places where people can thrive. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates architects, engineers, community planners, interior designers, and energy specialists to provide a collaborative experience for our clients that is built on communication, respect, and a shared appreciation for what is possible when we work together. The firm’s extensive portfolio spans affordable, market-rate, and student housing, adaptive reuse, asset preservation, large-scale site planning, commercial facilities, and more.

Your Impact:

The full-time Project Architect contributes to the success of Thriven Design, working closely with their team throughout the project lifecycle. Project experience should include all phases of architectural design projects from concept through design and construction administration. For you, that means a dynamic and challenging experience, with tremendous potential for career growth and hands-on learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and spearhead design concept decisions for final internal review
• Provide critique and guidance to others on their work product, including renderings, animations, and construction documents
• Contribute to documentation for all design phases
• Share knowledge of building detailing, building science, envelope design, and building systems with others
• Manage project coordination and construction administration activities
• Prepare project specifications
• Research and implement project requirements (code, funding requirements, client standards) and permit/approval processes
• Functional knowledge of other disciplines such as Structural and MEP systems
• Proactively oversee internal quality control items and coordination of systems included in the project
• Contribution to aspects of project financial management including developing project fees, scope, and project timelines/scheduling with the use of appropriate management tools
• Assist with proposals and contracts
• Utilize project presentation and meeting skills, internally and externally

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Architect with a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• Experience: Minimum five years of job-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with projects in the mixed-use and multifamily residential markets
• Experience working with BIM software and other applications in a digital production environment

About Us:

Located in Collingswood, NJ, our office is in a transit-friendly location within minutes of Center City Philadelphia and local train stations. The charming walkable downtown street offers many shops, restaurants, and services. Other perks while working at Thriven Design include:

• A learning-focused environment, with support provided for conference attendance, licensing exams, and 20 hours per year of paid learning time
• A welcoming, friendly culture with in-office and after-work events, celebrations
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, 401k, company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and schedule flexibility
• Opportunity to advance your career at the pace that suits your objectives

As an employee-owned company, there is a direct connection between the firm’s success and your success. We help our employees reach their fullest potential, through mentorship, clearly defined career paths, licensing support, continuing education opportunities, and more. We offer generous PTO, and competitive benefits. As a staff, team, and community, we believe in the power of diversity, particularly in the workplace, and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.