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LaBella Associates

Project Architect - Sports / Higher Education / Essential Facilities Studios

Salary$70k – $85k
LocationBuffalo, New York, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentArchitecture
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 4, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have17
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
8+ years of work experience under a licensed architect
Thorough knowledge and understanding of New York State building codes
Strong technical design, specification writing and construction document skills
Well-developed project design and planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent graphic presentation skills
Revit BIM Modeling experience
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project) experience
Execute a project start to finish
Complete thorough and accurate Code reviews
Proposal writing experience
Experience with client management
Record of executing projects with low change order percentage
Understands how to execute public works projects
Specification writing experience including front end spec preparation
Is willing to certify their own work
Nice to have2
Registered Architect in the state of New York
Prior experience designing projects for Essential Facilities and public works projects
Skills
Revit
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Outlook
MS Project
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid parental leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Profit sharing
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Fitness reimbursement
About the role
We are currently hiring a Project Architect in our Architectural division at our Buffalo, NY office. The Project Architect will support our either our Sports or Higher Education or Essential Facilities and Municipal Design Studio. Experience in any of those markets is a plus, but not required to apply.
The Sports Studio is focused on large scale sports, venue and hospitality projects throughout the United States.
The Essential Facilities Design Studio specializes in architectural projects for fire stations, police stations, SWAT Training, armories, 911 Centers, fire and police training centers, department of public works, ambulance centers, mercy flight hangers, and other miscellaneous municipal work for local and County municipalities.
About the company
The Architectural Division at LaBella provides comprehensive planning and design services for a wide variety of markets, including Municipal, State, Federal, Healthcare, K-12 and Higher Education, Residential, and Commercial projects.
The overall expectations of the Project Architect position are to work with large project teams, including in-house and outside subconsultants, to ensure that all aspects of the project are being met and completed. An individual in this position needs to be capable of delegating aspects of work to the Project Technician and coordinating with all other disciplines to successfully deliver high quality, coordinated projects.
The Project Architect will assist the Project Manager with client meetings, design team meetings, and construction administration. In addition, the Project Architect must be motivated and capable of performing all duties with minimal guidance.
A successful candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to lead, communicate, coordinate, and motivate. A successful candidate will also possess strong interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skills, as well as contribute to a positive work environment. This position has excellent advancement opportunities within our corporate structure.
Duties
Nice to have
Ideal candidate could:
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Execute a project start to finish
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Complete thorough and accurate Code reviews
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Have proposal writing experience
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Has experience with client management
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Has a record of executing projects with low change order percentage
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Understands how to execute public works projects
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Has specification writing experience including front end spec preparation
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Is willing to certify their own work
Requirements
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
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Registered Architect in the state of New York (desirable but not required)
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8+ years of work experience under a licensed architect
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Prior experience designing projects for Essential Facilities and public works projects is preferred.
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Have thorough knowledge and understanding of New York State building codes
•
Strong technical design, specification writing and construction document skills
•
Well-developed project design and planning skills
•
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•
Excellent graphic presentation skills
•
Revit BIM Modeling experience
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project)
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 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.
Benefits
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.
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Flexible Work Schedule
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Health/Dental Insurance
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401k Plan with Employer Match
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Paid Parental Leave
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Short & Long Term Disability
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Profit Sharing
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Paid Time Off
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Leadership Development Program
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Fitness Reimbursement
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Referral Bonus Program
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Wellness Program
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Team Building Events
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Community Service Events
Legal
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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