Careers - Project Architect

Join the Team Shaping the Future of Modular Wall Systems

Project Architect
Location: Midland, MI | On-site | Full-Time

Help Us Build Smarter, Faster, and More Sustainably

At SwiftWall®, help shape how modern spaces come together. Our reusable, modular, temporary wall systems are transforming commercial construction and renovations by making it faster, cleaner, and more sustainable to build adaptable spaces.

We are seeking a hands-on architect with strong commercial construction and project management experience who thrives at developing solutions, understands real-world installation constraints, and can collaborate closely with customers, contractors, installers, and internal teams. If you love solving problems in the field, integrating products into complex construction environments, and bridging design with practical application, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Own and Drive

Architectural Solutions & Applications

Engage with SwiftWall’s sales team and technical team to develop solutions that integrate SwiftWall into customer applications.
Work directly with channel partners and customers, including contractors, architects, installers, and owners to understand project needs and jobsite conditions and translate them into field-ready system designs.
Collaborate with manufacturing to prototype, refine, and validate system components.
Create construction-ready drawings, installation details, and integration concepts using CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor/SolidWorks, SketchUp, Bluebeam, etc.).
Lead the development of installation standards, best practices, and technical documentation.
Lead SwiftWall’s architectural initiatives, from brand awareness through technical solutions development.
Schedule and perform architectural lunch & learns with SwiftWall’s sales team that provide AIA CEU’s.
Manage revisions and updates to SwiftWall’s BIM library, Sketchup library, architectural specifications, and AIA courses.

Project Support & Field Integration

Manage projects from pre-design through construction, including coordination of trades and installations throughout the design of the project
Help develop project budgets, proposals, material take-offs, install strategies, and schedules related to system deployment
Proactively engage in customer pre-construction meetings and permitting authorities, both onsite and remote, to ensure proper understanding of site conditions, requirements, and scopes of work for successful planning and execution of projects.
Manage onsite projects including the trades, installers, and contractors, with hands-on guidance to ensure correct application of SwiftWall systems.
Troubleshoot installation challenges and adapt solutions in real time to meet site requirements.
Conduct effective postmortem meetings within the organization and communicate effectively with all stakeholders to capture and implement lessons learned on future projects.

Who You Are

At least 3 years of experience working in the commercial construction industry, preferably with contractor and design-build experience
Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related is preferred
Hands-on and comfortable working directly with power tools
Experience managing projects, trade partners, and install crews
Skilled at reading and interpreting architectural drawings, construction documents, and installation details
Design experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch up, or related software
An effective leader and communicator of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Willing to travel up to 50 percent of the time to jobsites, channel partners, potential customer sales visits and trades shows as directed and required

Why SwiftWall?

We’re not just changing how spaces are built, we’re creating a movement for faster, smarter, more sustainable solutions in construction. Here’s what you’ll get:

Make an Impact: Play a key role in delivering projects that redefine what’s possible in construction and renovations.
Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing company with career advancement paths, training, and mentoring.
Innovation Culture: Work with a team that values creativity, agility, and continuous improvement.
Mission-Driven: Help eliminate construction waste and champion smart, flexible solutions that benefit our customers and the environment.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with company match, and more.

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Although the company makes every effort to accommodate individual preferences, business needs may make the following conditions necessary: Overtime, shift work, a rotating work schedule, or a work schedule that includes Saturday and/or Sunday. I understand and accept these as conditions of my employment.
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