Project Architect

  • Barge Design Solutions
  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • Full Time

What We're Looking For:

We are an integrated design firm with architectural design + interiors, Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical engineering disciplines in-house. We believe that architects and engineers who possess a broad base of experience, who work in concert within the same firm, offer our clientele the most efficient and creative solutions to their design needs. We strive to create solutions that are durable, changeable, attractive and that can be delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

  • This position reports directly to the Principal-In-Charge for the project.
  • The position requires daily coordination with the PIC, Director of Architecture, and project team.
  • The position is directly responsible for the success of the project.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

  • Professional (NAAB Accredited) Degree in Architecture. Licensed to practice Architecture. NCARB Certificate in-hand or able to acquire once hired.
  • 5-8 years working under or with a licensed Architect.
  • Commercial, industrial, multi-family, and local government work beneficial.
  • Experience with renovation, upfit and expansion projects beneficial
  • Design-Build experience, or the desire to work in that environment, required.
  • Industrial/Distribution/Logistics building type experience, or the desire to work on those types of projects, required.

Knowledge and Skillset Requirements:

  • Self-motivated individual able to work well in a team environment with architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
  • Must be motivated to be a leader of the project team and play a pivotal role in nurturing the client relationship.
  • Must have good graphic, written and verbal skills in the appropriate media.
  • Must have strong analytical skills to support program development and design decisions.
  • Must have a strong knowledge of codes and regulations applicable to the projects. ADAAG, FDA, FM Global, ICC, NFPA, and USDA.
  • Ability to sketch an idea while talking with a client, or Contractor, to quickly illustrate the discussion at hand.
  • Ability to plan out the path to success for the project at hand.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office Suite. Helpful to know of other programs useful in preparing presentation quality renderings.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently produce medium and large project documentation.
  • You have a "get your hands dirty" kind of personality.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company's core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

  • Collaborate - Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.

  • Authentic - Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.

  • Responsible - We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.

  • Excellence - We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.

  • Service - We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job ID: 488443976
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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