Position Overview

West Work is seeking an experienced architect to take on a leadership role within our growing team in Boston. Candidates should have interest in low carbon net-zero construction for affordable housing, higher-ed, and civic building design. This person will be responsible for design direction, project management, and technical implementation. They can expect to be involved in all aspects of project delivery, from schematic design through construction administration. Applicants should have the ability and interest in working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Designs and document projects in all phases, from early concept development through schematic, design development, and construction documentation.
• Manages, mentors, and supports emerging professionals.
• Responsible for quality deliverables including coordinated plans and specifications. (including consultant disciplines), and elegant details, while ensuring document quality and completeness.
• Leads coordination meetings with internal design team, consultants, and clients.
• Understands and coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.
• Performs construction administration duties, or oversees the CA process ensuring accurate responses to RFIs, reviewed shop drawing/submittals, and effectively-managed change orders.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a current architectural license
• 10+ years of experience working in a professional office
• Demonstrated commitment to design excellence
• LEED or Passive House Consultant Certification (preferred)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel
• A working knowledge of Sketchup, Rhino, Bluebeam
• Passion for building science and sustainable technologies in the context of design excellence.
• Understanding of construction methods, building code, and zoning principles

What We Offer

• Salary $95,000-115,000 –  commensurate with experience and technical expertise.
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects.
• Collaborative studio environment with exposure to all aspects of architectural practice.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Position Overview

West Work is seeking a full-time Project Architect with 7+ years of professional experience who is passionate about enhancing the built environment through design excellence and sustainable adaptive reuse. Our team values design rigor, curiosity, collaboration, and technical innovation. A successful applicant can expect to be involved in all aspects of project delivery, from feasibility through construction administration. Applicants should have the interest in working directly with clients and ultimately leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Establishing design direction and maintaining conceptual clarity throughout all phases
• Technical implementation of design intent
• Communicate clearly and confidently—both visually and verbally—with clients
• Coordinate consultant teams and ensure quality control of documentation
• Contributing to strategic growth initiatives within the firm
• BIM modeling efforts, and drawing production in Revit
• Review shop drawings, material samples, and construction documents for design conformance
• Perform or oversee construction administration tasks (RFIs, submittals, change orders, site visits, etc.)
• You will be involved in all aspects of project delivery—from feasibility studies through construction administration—with the opportunity to guide teams and mentor staff while advancing progressive, climate-responsive architecture.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (or in process)
• 7+ years of professional experience in an architectural practice
• LEED AP or Passive House Consultant certification (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in housing, higher education, and/or civic projects
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team structure
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Revit
  • Rhino
  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Excel
  • Bluebeam
• Strong understanding of:
  • Construction methods and detailing
  • Building codes and zoning principles
  • Building science and sustainable technologies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

What We Offer

• Salary range: $73,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience/licensure
• Full health, dental, vision coverage
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects
• Exposure to all aspects of practice, from marketing to delivery in a collaborative studio environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and licensure support

Position Overview

West Work is seeking a full-time Construction Administration Architect with 8+ years of professional experience who is passionate about ensuring thoughtful design is successfully executed in the field.

Responsibilities

• Leading construction administration services across multiple projects from Notice to Proceed through project closeout.
• Managing Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, substitution requests, Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASIs), and other construction phase documentation.
• Reviewing shop drawings, product data, material samples, mock-ups, and fabrication drawings for conformance with the contract documents and design intent.
• Conducting regular site observations and documenting construction progress through detailed field reports.
• Reviewing and evaluating building envelope construction, including exterior wall assemblies, waterproofing, roofing, windows, air barriers, thermal insulation, and other enclosure systems.
• Collaborating with project teams, consultants, owners, and contractors to resolve field conditions and complex technical issues.
• Evaluating contractor requests for change orders, proposed substitutions, and applications for payment.
  Coordinating with structural, MEP, envelope, and specialty consultants throughout construction.
• Identifying potential construction risks and proactively recommending solutions that balance design intent, performance, schedule, and budget.
• Supporting firm-wide quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
• Maintaining organized project documentation and ensuring timely responses throughout construction.
• Representing West Work during owner meetings, job meetings, punch walks, and project closeout activities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of West Work’s construction administration standards, technical details, and best practices.

You will play a critical role in delivering sustainable, technically rigorous projects by ensuring construction aligns with design intent, building performance goals, and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Significant construction administration experience and a strong technical background
• 8+ years of professional experience within an architectural practice.
• Extensive construction administration experience on multifamily housing, higher education, civic, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, detailing, and constructability.
• Demonstrated experience with building envelope systems, including exterior wall assemblies, windows, roofing, waterproofing, air barriers, vapor control, and thermal performance.
• Knowledge of building science principles related to moisture management, durability, enclosure performance, and energy efficiency.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, field reports, change orders, and payment applications.
  Familiarity with AIA contract documents and construction administration procedures.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects while collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.

Technical Proficiency

• Revit (preferred)
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Creative Suite
• AutoCAD

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and technical expertise.
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects.
• Collaborative studio environment with exposure to all aspects of architectural practice.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Position Overview

West Work is seeking a Project Architect with 7+ years of professional experience who is passionate about enhancing the built environment through sustainable design and adaptive reuse.
This position is based in Western Massachusetts, supporting projects in the region, and is remote, with occasional travel to our Boston office as needed. The immediate need is project management and design support for multifamily developments in the Berkshires. Both part-time and full-time will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Establishing design direction and maintaining conceptual clarity throughout all phases
• Technical implementation of design intent
• Communicate clearly and confidently—both visually and verbally—with clients
• Coordinate consultant teams and ensure quality control of documentation
• Contributing to strategic growth initiatives within the firm
• BIM modeling efforts, and drawing production in Revit
• Review shop drawings, material samples, and construction documents for design conformance
• Perform or oversee construction administration tasks (RFIs, submittals, change orders, site visits, etc.)
• You will be involved in all aspects of project delivery—from feasibility studies through construction administration—with the opportunity to guide teams and mentor staff while advancing progressive, climate-responsive architecture.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (or in process)
• 7+ years of professional experience in an architectural practice
• LEED AP or Passive House Consultant certification (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in housing, higher education, and/or civic projects
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team structure
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Revit
  • Rhino
  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Excel
  • Bluebeam
• Strong understanding of:
  • Construction methods and detailing
  • Building codes and zoning principles
  • Building science and sustainable technologies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

What We Offer

• Salary range: $73,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience/licensure
• Full health, dental, vision coverage
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects
• Exposure to all aspects of practice, from marketing to delivery in a collaborative studio environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and licensure support