PCA’s workplace fosters collaboration, friendship, learning and growth. People seriously love their jobs, and we think it’s because we provide a nurturing environment that welcomes entrepreneurism, promotes mentorship, and actively removes barriers to employee growth. Monthly meetings and employee-driven initiatives help shape the future of PCA and our community. We also hold lots of extracurricular events and, needless to say, we have a ton of team spirit.
As an employee-owned firm, with an 84% participation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we encourage involvement from all of our staff in determining the future of the firm. From our ground up Initiatives Program, which gives structure and support to employee goals and interests, to staff-run Monthly Office Meetings, our leaders emerge from the passions they champion. We believe in collaboration in everything that we do.
We invest in you so that we can grow together. This starts with in-house, “you pick your mentor” guidance to cultivate young talent and hone the skills of seasoned designers. Weekly design-shares keep everyone in the loop about what others are working on while also giving us a chance to practice presenting and providing a forum for feedback. We support curiosity - that's why we offer education benefits and plenty of in-house opportunities to learn more, even when it's not directly related to the project at hand.
PCA believes in banding together to support today’s most pressing social issues. Whether it’s donating time through volunteering and pro bono work or donating money through direct giving and matching our employees’ gifts, we have always supported the organizations and causes that are important to our staff and to our community. As a JUST Organization, we have committed to tracking and reporting the business practices of our office to be an ethical and transparent firm. Learn more about the International Living Future Institute's JUST Program, and see our label here.
People are at their best when they’re well-rested and happy. As a firm, we understand that our staff has interests, hobbies and lives that extend beyond architecture and design. We work with you to provide a flexible working style with opportunity to work from home, alongside personal time off for when life just ‘happens.’ In-house wellness seminars, yoga and meditation sessions help keep us centered both in and outside work.
“Work hard, play harder” is a way of life at PCA. From Friday afternoon socials to competitive athletic events (ok, casual ones, too), there’s always something going on. Office Olympics? Check. Basketball, curling, bowling, skiing, soccer, softball? Check, check, check, check and check. You get the idea. But we’re more than just athletes – we’re artists, roof gardeners, gingerbread decorators, fashion designers, and even haunted house builders. With social events bolstered by basement shows featuring our own in-house garage band (currently accepting applications), we make it super easy to get to know one another while having a lot of fun.
In addition to extremely rewarding work in a lively and diverse workplace with the city’s best co-workers, PCA offers a competitive benefits package and fantastic opportunities for advancement. What’s more, we offer a great Cambridge location in Inman Square on major bus routes (just a 10-minute walk to the T) with bike storage, showers and parking.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.