Sr. Project Architect / Justice & Correctional Facilities (Somerset)

Job Title : Senior Project Manager / Project Architect Correctional / Justice Facilities

Location : Remote

Company : Design Resources Group Architects, AIA

Job Type : Full-Time

About Us

Design Resources Group Architects (DRG Architects) is a respected architectural practice known for shaping thoughtful, resilient, and community-centered spaces across the public sector. With a growing portfolio of justice, correctional and civic architecture, we are committed to design excellence and meaningful impact. As we expand our practice, we are seeking a Senior Project Architect with specialized expertise in correctional facility design to join our leadership team.

Position Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-profile correctional and detention facility projects that influence the future of justice architecture. The ideal candidate will be a licensed architect with deep experience in secure environments and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction. You will play a central role in shaping project vision, maintaining design integrity, and ensuring technical precision across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the design and technical lead for correctional and justice facility projects across the region
• Collaborate closely with clients, government agencies, and consultants to deliver secure, functional, and human-centered environments
• Direct the development of construction documents, ensuring full compliance with relevant codes, accessibility standards (ADA), and correctional facility guidelines
• Provide oversight during bidding and construction phases, supporting quality assurance and field coordination
• Lead internal design charrettes and mentor emerging professionals within a collaborative studio culture
• Contribute to project scheduling, budgeting, and strategic planning alongside firm leadership

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications