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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Architect - **Company:** The Beehive - **Location:** Southborough, MA, United States - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9193d9e93fb8654f ## About the Role The ideal candidate is highly experienced in commercial architecture, understands the construction process, can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable collaborating directly with ownership, project managers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, clients, and municipal officials., * Active architectural license with the ability to independently sign and seal architectural drawings. * Professional architectural stamp/seal in good standing. * Strong experience with commercial construction, tenant build-outs, renovations, and large-scale projects. * Experience working on projects of significant size and complexity; experience with projects exceeding 100,000 square feet is strongly preferred. * Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety requirements, and commercial construction standards. * Ability to produce and review complete permit and construction drawing sets. * Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and field conditions. * Ability to coordinate effectively with engineers, contractors, project managers, clients, and municipal officials. * Strong organizational and project-management skills. * Ability to manage multiple active projects and meet demanding deadlines. Software Experience Candidates must be proficient with industry-standard architectural and design software, including: * AutoCAD * Revit * Adobe Acrobat / Bluebeam Revu * Microsoft Office Experience with additional BIM, rendering, modeling, or project-management software is a plus. ## Description * Prepare and develop architectural drawings for commercial build-outs, renovations, tenant improvements, and large-scale projects. * Produce complete construction and permit drawing sets. * Review existing conditions, field measurements, architectural plans, and project requirements. * Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other engineering disciplines. * Ensure drawings comply with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety requirements, and local regulations. * Prepare drawings and documentation for municipal permitting and respond to plan-review comments. * Work directly with building departments and other authorities having jurisdiction when necessary. * Review drawings for constructability, accuracy, coordination, and code compliance. * Provide architectural support throughout construction, including responding to RFIs and addressing field conditions and design changes. * Attend site visits, project meetings, and coordination meetings as required. * Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project schedules and deadlines. * Sign and seal architectural drawings when required for permitting and construction. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [The Neuro-Architecture of Productivity: How Work Environments Impact Cognitive Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1122-the-neuro-architecture-of-productivity-how-work-environments-impact-cognitive-performance) - [One Does Not Simply Make Architecture Decisions Alone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2128-one-does-not-simply-make-architecture-decisions-alone) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility) - [Are design and development really just the same thing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/520-are-design-and-development-really-just-the-same-thing) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)