Project Architect

Project Architect Job Description 

Location: Farmington, NY

Company: New Energy Works

Reports to: EC Design Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Worker Category: Full-Time

Summary:

At New Energy Works, architects do more than design buildings — they help craft one-of-a-kind homes and structures that blend artistry, engineering, and natural materials into spaces people truly connect with. Unlike traditional firms where architects are separated from the build process, our client-facing architects collaborate directly with skilled timber framers, craftspeople, and construction teams from concept through completion.

This is a rare opportunity to design niche, highly customized residential structures using timber frames and other distinctive materials, while staying closely connected to the hands-on reality of how those spaces come to life. If you’re passionate about meaningful architecture, collaborative problem-solving, and creating structures that stand apart from the ordinary, New Energy Works offers the kind of creative involvement most firms simply can’t match.

Role Distinction:

• Opportunity to design highly custom homes spread across the eastern part of the US
• Unique exposure to high performance and low carbon building practices
• Collaboration with fabrication and construction teams
• Learning opportunities from exposure to the construction and fabrication teams with strong and fast feedback
• Highly personal relationship with clients and projects, client facing

Remote work:

• This position is full time in office. Flexibility for remote work is offered in specific, limited instances, but not on a continuous basis.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Project management
  • Schedule and lead meetings
  • Keep projects on track regarding budget and schedule
  • Quickly arrive at solutions to issues when they arise
• Client management
  • Gain and keep client’s trust
  • Manage expectations and make sure they always know the next step
• Design
  • Develop early design concepts based on Design Manager and Client input
  • Provide feedback to other team members during collaborative charette sessions
  • Produce and develop design presentations at project milestones
• Construction documentation and coordination
  • Assist in producing construction documents and details
  • Manage document control and revisions for in construction projects
  • Visit local job sites and resolve issues and details, collaborate with on site teams

 Potential Growth Responsibilities:

• Lead cultivation
  • Meet with potential clients to discuss projects and determine fit
  • Develop fee proposals and present to potential clients
  • Track deals and manage incoming leads through CRM software
• Business Development
  • Attend local events to market the design group and develop business
• Design co-lead
  • Full ownership of design direction on specific projects
  • Oversee path from concept to drawing and production

 Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in architecture practice
• 4 year degree in Architecture related field
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• Strong design ability
• High attention to detail
• Technical detailing experience
• Ability to lead client interactions and manage project communication
• Highly collaborative, ability to work effectively with a team
• Working knowledge of wood framed construction
• Experience bringing a project from design to full construction documentation
• Highly organized, great note taker
• Ability to manage multiple project deliverables and prioritize
• Interest in sustainable and high performance design practices

Preferred:

• Experience with Enscape
• Experience working on residential projects
• NCARB experience hours complete (Licensure is not required)
• Interest or experience with building science concepts
• Experience managing small to medium architectural projects

About us:

This position is full-year, full-time plus with flexible schedule, great benefits including 70% company-paid medical, paid holidays and PTO, a matching 401k plan, dental, and vision. We are a 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company and when appropriate, we enjoy company-wide profit-sharing.

We actively seek to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where people from all walks of life are welcomed. We are an equal opportunity employer.

New Energy Works operates on the triple bottom line philosophy putting equal emphasis on people, planet, and profit. We’ve been designing and crafting custom homes and fine woodworking across the nation for 30+ years with our 140+ craftspeople, carpenters, designers, dreamers, and community members.

If you think you’re a good fit, please apply today.

Send us your resume and detailed cover letter outlining why you would like to join our team.

We look forward to learning more about you.

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.