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Hire Project Architects

Hire Project Architects who own project-level design leadership on the A/E side — code and life-safety review, construction administration, consultant coordination across MEP/structural, and stamped-drawing accountability. Licensed, sector-verified.

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Photo of a Vetted Project ArchitectExample profile
Darnell W.
Vetted Specialists
Design & Pre-construction
Project Architect
NCARB · AIA · ACHA
Sectors
Every discipline
Data center, hospital, life sciences, higher ed, industrial, aviation, mission critical
Credentials
NCARB · AIA
Registered architects with active NCARB records
Geography
US + EMEA
Multi-state licensure networks
Placement warranty
Replacement guarantee
Every model, every placement
How It Works

Hire Project Architects in 3 steps

A structured process for the licensed project architect hire — where the wrong PA triggers code-review gaps, coordination misses, and CA response failures that surface as RFIs and change orders.

Step 01

Talk to our team

30-minute call. Align on sector, jurisdiction, project mix, licensure requirements, CA workload, and start date.

Step 02

Review hand-selected talent

Within 2 weeks we introduce 3–5 Project Architects with active NCARB records, verified sector experience, and licensure in your target jurisdictions.

Step 03

Hire with confidence

Every placement carries a replacement guarantee. If the hire fails within the warranty window, we run a no-fee replacement search.

Why iRecruit.co for Project Architect Hires

What makes our Project Architect shortlist different

Project Architects carry design leadership and stamped-drawing responsibility. Code fluency, consultant coordination, and CA response discipline separate a PA who delivers a coordinated set from one who ships RFIs to the field.

01

Licensure verified

Every PA has active NCARB record. Reciprocity into your target jurisdictions verified. AIA membership documented.

02

Sector-specific code fluency

Reference-verified sector experience: IBC use group, occupancy load, life-safety strategy, jurisdictional AHJ familiarity.

03

CA discipline

Reference-verified construction administration record: RFI response, submittal review, punchlist rigor, close-out documentation.

Meet Vetted Project Architects

The caliber of Project Architect you’ll interview

Every candidate is credential-verified, client-referenced, and matched to your sector and jurisdiction. Anonymized examples below reflect real placement profiles.

Vetted SpecialistsFemale PA - healthcareExample profile

Naomi C.

Healthcare Project Architect
  • Licensed 6 states + NCARB
  • FGI Guidelines + ILSM planning depth
  • Joint Commission-facing CA record
NCARBAIAACHA
Vetted SpecialistsMale PA - life sciencesExample profile

Clarence T.

Life Sciences Project Architect
  • Classified suite design across 4 biopharma clients
  • ISO 5-8 room-classification fluency
  • CxA + BCxP coordination discipline
NCARBISPEISO 14644
Vetted SpecialistsMale PA - higher edExample profile

Mateo C.

Higher Ed Project Architect
  • Licensed 4 states + NCARB
  • Occupied-campus phasing across 12 projects
  • Historic preservation + AHJ AHJ discipline
NCARBLEED APSCUP
Project Architect Specializations

Match the Project Architect specialty to your sector

“Project Architect” means different things across sectors. Below are the specializations we recruit for:

Healthcare Project Architect
FGI + ACHA + Joint Commission
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Life Sciences Project Architect
Classified suites + ISPE
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Data Center Project Architect
Hyperscale + colo shell & core
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Higher Ed Project Architect
Campus + occupied-phasing
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Aviation Project Architect
Terminal + airside coordination
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Industrial Project Architect
Manufacturing + logistics
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Hospitality Project Architect
Hotels + resorts + F&B
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Federal Project Architect
USACE + GSA + VA
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Design Director (leader)
Studio design leadership
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Design Manager (peer)
A/E design management + coord
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Interior Design Manager (peer)
Interiors coord + spec
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Confidential PA Search
Retained, discreet outreach
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Not sure which Project Architect specialty fits?

We’ll help you scope the role on the call — sector, jurisdiction, and CA workload.

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Vetting Criteria

What we verify on every Project Architect candidate

Project Architect hires live and die on licensure, code fluency, and CA discipline. Below is what every candidate has documented before you meet them:

Active NCARB record

NCARB record active and reciprocal into your target jurisdictions. State board history reviewed.

Sector code fluency

Reference-verified sector code fluency: IBC use group, occupancy load, life-safety strategy, AHJ familiarity.

CA discipline

Reference-verified construction administration: RFI response, submittal review, punchlist rigor.

Consultant coordination

Reference-verified MEP + structural + civil coordination discipline.

Stamped-drawing accountability

Reference-verified stamped-drawing responsibility. E&O history reviewed.

Compensation alignment

Project Architect, Sr Project Architect comp bands + variable + LTI aligned before finalist interviews.

FAQ

Hiring a Project Architect: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to hire a Project Architect?

Time to shortlist is typically 2 weeks from scoping call. Total time to placement (shortlist through offer acceptance) is typically 3–4 weeks.

What does it cost to hire a Project Architect?

Pricing depends on engagement model. Per-role recruiting is a defined fee. Embedded is a monthly retainer.

How is Project Architect different from Design Manager?

Project Architect is the licensed lead responsible for stamped drawings and CA. Design Manager owns the design process, staffing, and consultant scope but may not carry stamping responsibility on the project.

Do you verify NCARB records?

Yes. NCARB record active-status + reciprocity into your target jurisdictions + state board history reviewed.

Do you handle confidential PA replacement searches?

Yes. Retained-search discretion for licensed PA replacement is standard.

Do you offer a placement guarantee?

Yes. Every Project Architect placement carries a replacement guarantee. Guarantee terms are confirmed in writing at engagement start.

Can you build a full A/E studio team?

Yes. Multi-hire studio builds (Design Director + PAs + Designers) route through embedded recruiting or RPO.

How is iRecruit.co different from a generalist architect recruiter?

Generalist recruiters treat all licensed PA experience as interchangeable. iRecruit.co PA recruiters verify sector code fluency, CA discipline, and jurisdictional licensure — every candidate is matched to your sector and AHJ.

Ready to hire

Talk to a construction A/E recruiter

30-minute scoping conversation. We’ll review the Project Architect role you need, sector, jurisdiction, licensure requirements, and CA workload — then recommend the right hire path and start sourcing.

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