Project Architect in Phoenix

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Project Architect

Company: MCG Architecture
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Target: 7–10 Years
Salary Range: $90,000–$130,000
Bonus: 10-15% ($9K - 20K)
Total compensation value: $100K - $150K
Recruiting Representation: Luxus Group Recruiting | AEC Talent Partners

Compensation is based on experience, licensure, technical capability, project leadership, and alignment with the needs of the Phoenix office.

A High-Impact Project Role in a Growing Phoenix Studio

MCG Architecture is seeking a collaborative, technically strong Project Architect to help design and deliver a diverse portfolio of retail, fitness, restaurant, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, and tenant improvement projects.

This role offers meaningful project ownership—from early concept and design through permitting, construction documentation, and construction administration—while working with , regional, and local clients.

The right candidate combines design judgment with technical discipline. You can translate client and development goals into coordinated, code-compliant, buildable solutions; communicate confidently with project partners; and keep quality, schedule, scope, and budget moving in the same direction.

Who This Job Is Best For

This opportunity is especially well suited for an architect who:

• Has progressed beyond a production-only position and is ready to take broader ownership of projects and deliverables.

• Enjoys fast-moving commercial work where responsiveness, permitting knowledge, coordination, and practical problem-solving matter.

• Is equally comfortable developing documents in Revit, leading consultant coordination, communicating with clients, and resolving construction-phase issues.

• Values variety and wants exposure to multiple project types, clients, jurisdictions, and phases of architectural delivery.

• Works independently without losing the collaborative mindset required to support colleagues, mentor developing staff, and strengthen a growing office.

• Wants a long-term opportunity to become a visible and trusted contributor within MCG Architecture's Phoenix team.

About MCG Architecture

Founded in 1927, MCG Architecture brings more than 95 years of continuous architectural practice and a nationwide platform serving projects across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The firm is known for commercial architecture and has expanded its capabilities across retail, accounts, mixed-use, storage, hospitality, office, land planning, interior design, and production services.

MCG's approach is grounded in the priorities that matter most to clients and developers: protecting schedules and construction budgets, building durable relationships, responding quickly with practical solutions, applying deep code expertise, and navigating complex jurisdictional review and permitting processes.

What You Will Do

Project Leadership and Delivery

• Take ownership of assigned projects from concept and design development through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration.

• Translate client programs, development objectives, brand standards, site constraints, and project requirements into thoughtful and buildable architectural solutions.

• Develop work plans, establish priorities, track milestones, and help maintain alignment among scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while communicating risks, decisions, and required follow-up clearly and proactively.

Design, Documentation and Technical Quality

• Lead and produce coordinated architectural design and construction documents using Revit.

• Apply building codes, zoning requirements, accessibility standards, construction methods, and industry practices throughout project development.

• Prepare complete permit and AHJ review packages, coordinate responses to plan-check comments, and support projects through approval and permitting.

• Review drawings, details, and specifications for coordination, constructability, accuracy, and consistency with project intent.

• Support internal QA/QC reviews and incorporate lessons learned into future project delivery.

Client, Consultant and Contractor Coordination

• Serve as a reliable point of coordination among clients, developers, internal team members, engineers, specialty consultants, con