clean, engineering, and specialized spaces, of which we ensure the highest possible quality. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth. Working alongside a project manager, the architect will connect with the client, provide new ideas, and share knowledge that will advance each project and the firm’s mission.
Key Responsibilities: Communicate and keep the other design team members engaged; being able to collaborate and coordinate with your MEP teammates is especially important. Develop and prepare design and construction documentation for Life Science and Technology projects — In addition to the creation of documentation of exterior
and interior architecture to support these projects, particular focus will be spent on the development of laboratory layouts and planning, laboratory equipment planning, laboratory ceiling design, associated laboratory detailing, and casework /millwork design.
Research products and systems for all aspects of the project as required. Participate in the construction administration of projects. Contribute to studio-based and office-wide activities, initiatives, and learning programs. Requirements: Flexible, proactive, and optimistic mindset A precise and detail-oriented approach to breaking down complicated tasks and challenges. Excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills
Collaborative and team conscious. Capable of building relationships with a variety of stakeholders Professional degree / Master’s degree in Architecture 5+ years of professional experience.
Preferred experience working on the technical and design aspects of Life Science and Technology projects. Healthcare and other related experience will be considered. Architectural licensure or in active pursuit thereof Proven ability to leverage digital tools to ideate quickly and often during the design process and committed to a BIM-centric workflow (Revit). 3D conceptual modeling and visualization is a plus. Experience with MS Teams collaboration preferred. About the Firm SMMA remains one of the area’s most unique design firms due to its composition, reputation, and focus.
Cambridge-based since its incorporation in 1955, the firm focuses on creating lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets. The firm was founded by MIT and Rensselaer alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, SMMA continues its dedication to a flexible integrated approach while remaining guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence and social responsibility.
SMMA is organized into seven studios of market focus: Corporate, Commercial, Life Science, Federal Government, Higher Education, K-12, and Advanced Technology. At SMMA, studios represent specialized communities of practice working together to foster knowledge flow around common interests. Together, the firm’s studios form a larger design ecosystem, sharing best practices and nurturing professional growth and project excellence. Company Perks Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program Hybrid work-from-home policy Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources) Mentor/protégé program Educational reimbursement Licensure and membership reimbursement “Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakers Digital portfolio must be submitted with the application for consideration.
Please provide a portfolio link or combine your resume and portfolio on one document. Powered by Jazz HR
are guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility. The Position: The Site Design team is seeking a talented and creative Landscape Architect with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience to join our growing Site Design team.
Given SMMA’s integrated composition, the role affords a great opportunity to coordinate and work closely with staff across numerous areas of design expertise and provides exposure to a variety of project and client types throughout all phases of projects. The successful candidate will work on various projects throughout our seven core studios: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Government, Life Sciences, Workplace, Technology,
and Developer. Key Responsibilities: Capacity to think conceptually and develop designs independently Produce compelling graphics, models, and design representations Assisting in developing site designs and details for a variety of land development and building projects that reinforce the overall design intent while balancing cost, constructability constraints, and client expectations Taking an active role in all project phases, from schematic design through construction administration Working independently, as well as part of project teams, and partnering with interdisciplinary knowledge experts to pursue innovative design opportunities and apply best practices Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s
Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution.
5-8 years of relevant experience Demonstrated experience with a variety of digital tools to serve the design process, including Rhino (prerequisite), the Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up, Bluebeam, Auto CAD, and the Microsoft Office Suite Interest and experience in green infrastructure and innovative rainwater management strategies Excellent verbal communication skills, and capacity to exhibit sound decision-making, time management and organization skills. Digital portfolio must be submitted with the application for consideration. Powered by Jazz HR
designer while gaining new perspectives working collaboratively with engineering colleagues within our uniquely integrated, multi-disciplinary methodology. If you're enthusiastic about working on some of the area’s largest and most cutting-edge new school commissions to be completed over the next several years and working collaboratively within a dynamic and passionate team, we encourage you to apply.
In general, we welcome all candidates whether they prefer specialization within specific markets or enjoy working across diverse sectors. We value the depth of expertise from specialists and the fresh perspectives of those embracing our diverse market portfolio, which includes K12 schools,
higher education facilities, workplace, federal government facilities, commercial development, and research laboratory spaces. Your success in this role will contribute to the cultivation of SMMA’s solid reputation of collaborative design excellence within the industry building on the knowledge base and an award winning portfolio of school projects over the past 20+ years, and through internal research and knowledge sharing, raising the level of our collective intelligence.
Successful Characteristics and Competencies: Passionate, energetic, dedicated. Ability to work independently and proactively. Creative-minded and organized. Flexible, proactive, and curious. Enjoys engaging
people and connecting. Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills Timely and accurate information-sharing.
Core Responsibilities: Architectural design thinking and systems integration. Crafting working drawings and specifications. Ensure adherence to the design intent during the CA phase. Serve as a technical resource across all project teams. Project Architects conduct peer quality control reviews. Possible travel and community meetings after-work hours Qualifications: B-Arch or M-Arch degree. 8-20 years of professional experience, some dedicated to K-12 projects. Licensure or in active pursuit, LEED and other sustainable accreditations a plus.
Experience using a BIM-centered workflow and digital tools. Please apply with resume and work samples/portfolio. Since 1955, SMMA has forged extraordinary relationships with clients, established an enviable record of success and designed award-winning environments. We are a diverse, integrated team of experts bound by mutual trust, aligned by shared values, and united in focus on a single goal—our client’s goal. As a uniquely integrated, multi-disciplinary firm, we bring a wide spectrum of expertise to our client’s challenges. We explore far beyond the standard architecture model and have designed our practice to embrace constraints and resolve complexity with intellect and elegance.
To us, elegance is the hard-earned absence of excess, a perfect representation of the essential. We strive for our work to be meticulous in detail, craft, and performance. In our pursuit of the truest solution, there is no place for siloed thinking, rote repetition of style, or self-aggrandizement. We are generous with our ideas, discovery, and creativity. Yes, design must be beautiful inside, out, and beyond. But we strive for even more — for vital, forward-looking design solutions that provide the greatest positive impact to our clients, communities, and culture.
We are not A, E, or AE. We are integrated and multi-disciplinary—a genuine design collective driven to solve complex challenges. We are SMMA. SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Company Perks Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program Hybrid work policy Mentor/protégé program Educational reimbursement Licensure and membership reimbursement In-office educational events with internal and external speakers Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources) Powered by Jazz HR
while gaining new perspectives working collaboratively with engineering colleagues within our uniquely integrated, multi-disciplinary methodology. If you're enthusiastic about exploring ideas towards discovering optimal design solutions and working collaboratively within a dynamic and passionate team, we encourage you to apply.
We are currently offering a few key roles with flexible start dates in November, December, and January. In general, we welcome all candidates whether they prefer specialization within specific markets or enjoy working across diverse sectors. We value the depth of expertise from specialists and the fresh perspectives of those embracing our diverse market portfolio,
which includes K12 schools, higher education facilities, workplace, federal government facilities, commercial development, and research laboratory spaces. Your success in this role will contribute to the cultivation of SMMA’s solid reputation of collaborative design excellence within the industry, and through internal research and knowledge sharing, raising the level of our collective intelligence.
Successful Characteristics and Competencies: Passionate, energetic, dedicated. Ability to work independently and proactively. Creative-minded and organized. Flexible, proactive, and curious. Enjoys engaging people and connecting. Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills
Timely and accurate information-sharing. Core Responsibilities: Architectural design thinking and systems integration.
Crafting working drawings and specifications. Ensure adherence to the design intent during the CA phase. Serve as a technical resource across all project teams. Project Architects conduct peer quality control reviews. Qualifications: B-Arch or M-Arch degree. 7-12 years of professional experience. Licensure or in active pursuit, LEED and other sustainable accreditations a plus. Experience using a BIM-centered workflow and digital tools. Please apply with resume and work samples/portfolio. Since 1955, SMMA has forged extraordinary relationships with clients, established an enviable record of success and designed award-winning environments.
We are a diverse, integrated team of experts bound by mutual trust, aligned by shared values, and united in focus on a single goal—our client’s goal. As a uniquely integrated, multi-disciplinary firm, we bring a wide spectrum of expertise to our client’s challenges. We explore far beyond the standard architecture model and have designed our practice to embrace constraints and resolve complexity with intellect and elegance. To us, elegance is the hard-earned absence of excess, a perfect representation of the essential.
We strive for our work to be meticulous in detail, craft, and performance. In our pursuit of the truest solution, there is no place for siloed thinking, rote repetition of style, or self-aggrandizement. We are generous with our ideas, discovery, and creativity. Yes, design must be beautiful inside, out, and beyond. But we strive for even more — for vital, forward-looking design solutions that provide the greatest positive impact to our clients, communities, and culture. We are not A, E, or AE. We are integrated and multi-disciplinary—a genuine design collective driven to solve complex challenges.
We are SMMA. Company Perks Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program Hybrid work policy Mentor/protégé program Educational reimbursement Licensure and membership reimbursement In-office educational events with internal and external speakers Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources) Powered by Jazz HR
