Project Architect / Associate
LaBella Associates
Project Architect / Associate
LaBella Associates
Engineering, planning, design, and project management
LaBella Associates · Rochester, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-12
Salary: USD 70,000–90,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Architecture
We are currently seeking an Architectural Project Architect / Associate with a minimum of 5 – 10 years of experience in our Rochester, NY location. The candidate should have experience in municipal or public-bid project types, and familiarity with Wicks-Law requirements. Experience in judicial or jail design is a plus. This demanding and fast-paced position requires a personable candidate with extensive experience in client service and team leadership. Prior experience working for an Architectural/Engineering Consultant or Municipal firm is required. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with interdisciplinary teams, delegate responsibilities and coordinate deadlines.
Duties:
• Assist in managing deadlines for internal staff and/or Consultant Teams
• QA/QC of work
• Delegation of tasks and mentorship to immediate team members
• Minimum of 5 – 10 years of experience
• Excellent communication (verbally and written), organization, work planning, and team facilitation skills
• Self-Motivated, and ability to work in a team environment
• Must be proficient Revit, AutoCAD, and have knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Strong knowledge of NYS Building Codes and NFPA (ICC codes a plus)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook; MS Project experience is a plus)
• Registered Architect in the State of New York (desirable but not required)
• Some travel will be required
Salary Range:
• 5 - 10 years of experience: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
• 10 - 15 years of experience: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.
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Engineering, planning, design, and project management
LaBella Associates plans, designs, engineers, and manages public and private projects across infrastructure, buildings, environmental, and energy sectors. It delivers end-to-end execution from concept to construction by partnering closely with clients and using integrated design and project management to hit deadlines and budgets. The firm differentiates itself through a culture of partnership, ethics, and collaboration, supported by a large multidisciplinary team across the eastern U.S., Spain, and the U.K. Its goal is to enrich communities by delivering high-quality, valuable outcomes through trusted collaboration and disciplined execution.
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