Project Architect

About the role

The Mayor's Office of Capital Projects is seeking a Project Architect to support the planning, design, and delivery of public infrastructure and facility projects across the City of Cleveland. This position reports to senior leadership and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedule goals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide architectural services for construction, alteration, and addition of municipal buildings.
• Plan, supervise, and direct assigned personnel and consultants.
• Lead and coordinate the planning, design, and execution of capital projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with external architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with construction documents, specifications, codes, and permitting requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB‑accredited program.
• At least one year of full‑time paid experience as a registered architect.
• Registered Architect in the State of Ohio.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Strong organizational abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Required skills

• AutoCAD 2‑D.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• SharePoint (preferred).
• Project planning software (preferred).

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of Cleveland’s public infrastructure.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven work environment.
• Competitive public‑sector benefits.