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Associate Architect - Samyn-D'Elia Architects (Holderness)
Samyn-D'Elia Architects
compensation:
$75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Associate Architect
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Samyn-D'Elia Architects | Holderness, New Hampshire
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Work Location: 100% In-Office – Holderness, NH
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Reports To: Principal, with dotted-line reporting to Project Manager
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ABOUT SAMYN-D'ELIA ARCHITECTS
Located in Holderness in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes and Mountains region, Samyn-D'Elia Architects is an established architectural practice with a history dating to 1980. The firm works across a diverse portfolio of commercial, educational, municipal, preservation, medical, and residential projects throughout New Hampshire.
From its historic studio near Little Squam Lake, Samyn-D'Elia brings together a close-knit team of approximately ten professionals working across architecture and interior design. The firm's size gives team members meaningful exposure to projects, clients, consultants, contractors, and senior leadership while maintaining the collaborative environment of a smaller practice.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Samyn-D'Elia Architects is seeking an Associate Architect with approximately 2–5 years of professional architectural experience. Candidates with additional experience, including professionals with up to approximately 10 years in the field, may also be considered where the opportunity represents a strong mutual fit.
The Associate Architect will participate throughout the architectural process, including schematic design, design development, construction documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
This position is particularly well suited to an architectural professional who values thoughtful design, technical quality, collaboration, and the opportunity to continue developing within a smaller, established practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
- Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, construction documents, details, and related project documentation
- Collaborate with principals, project managers, consultants, clients, contractors, and other project team members
- Assist with coordination across multiple active projects and project phases
- Participate in client and consultant meetings as appropriate
- Support construction administration activities, including occasional job-site visits
- Apply applicable building codes, zoning requirements, and established architectural standards
- Contribute to technical detailing and the preparation of clear, coordinated drawing sets
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining strong organization and communication
- Participate actively in a collaborative, professional studio environment
- Approximately 2–5 years of professional architectural experience preferred; candidates with greater experience may also be considered
- Professional Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) or Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree
- Active pursuit of architectural licensure preferred
- Experience with commercial, municipal, educational, hospitality, residential, or comparable architectural projects
- Strong construction documentation and technical detailing capabilities
- Familiarity with construction administration and job-site coordination
- Experience with wood-frame construction preferred
- Proficiency in Revit
- Working knowledge of SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with applicable building codes and zoning requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and colleagues
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Samyn-D'Elia Architects offers a base salary of $75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits and additional compensation include:
- Discretionary performance bonus, typically approximately 5–10% of salary, with potential for additional compensation depending on performance and circumstances
- 401(k) with employer match of up to 5%
- Three weeks of paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional growth through direct involvement with projects, principals, clients, consultants, and contractors
This is a 100% in-office position based in Holderness, New Hampshire. The standard schedule is approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The position does not require significant travel. Occasional travel to project sites may be necessary as part of normal project responsibilities, but regular overnight travel is not anticipated.
The firm's location in New Hampshire's Lakes Region also provides convenient access to lakes, mountains, skiing, hiking, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation.
READY TO APPLY?
Join an established New Hampshire architectural practice where you can contribute meaningfully to projects, work directly with experienced professionals, and continue building both your design and technical expertise.
Candidates who meet the essential educational and professional requirements are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not align perfectly with every preferred qualification.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Source and Recruit Company and Samyn-D'Elia Architects are equal opportunity employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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