Project Architect - Community

Are you ready to lead innovative design solutions that reflect Parkhill's mission of building community through inventive, relevant environments? Parkhill is looking for a driven and creative Project Architect to join our Civic Practice in our Frisco office. As a Project Architect, you will guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring each design aligns with client goals and strengthens the communities we serve. Your role goes beyond creating spaces-you'll craft environments that inspire, serve, and endure, embodying Parkhill's vision to enhance lives and spark inspiration. Every project you lead will be a collaboration that delivers meaningful, high-quality solutions.

Life at Parkhill

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers - we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 13 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Your Contribution

• Lead and manage the design vision for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and community impact.
• Balance creative concepts with technical requirements to deliver high-quality, practical design solutions.
• Develop, review, and manage detailed technical drawings to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate across all design disciplines to ensure seamless design integration.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, ordinances, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner and collaborate with the Project Manager to align design phases with project timelines and budgets.
• Participate in client meetings to present design updates and gather feedback to ensure the client's preferences and vision are incorporated into the final design.
• Lead, mentor, and guide design professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative design environment.

Your Qualifications

• Registered Architect in the state of Texas (or eligible through reciprocity)
• 5 years of experience in [Civic] architectural design
• Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and SketchUp.
• Strong technical knowledge of building codes and regulatory processes.
• Exceptional communication skills with a passion for client engagement.
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience mentoring design teams.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match.

EEO Statement

Parkhill is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability employer and subscribe to E-Verify.

We are also fully committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is the policy of Parkhill not to discriminate because of a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Parkhill will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members regarding all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.