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.

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Your Voice Here

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.

PCA fosters an environment where you can lead, be part of or occasionally join a few club gatherings or an official PCA group. Does the Meditation, Cornhole Tournament or Run Clubs interest you? How about being part of our QA/QC or Career Development groups? You decide. These social and stewardship associations inform not only our culture, but also the way we work with each other and our clients. 

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Helping You Grow

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.

Continuing education in the form of field trips, conferences and lunchtime education sessions help us all stay up to date with the latest projects, materials, codes and technologies. The best example of this is our current partnership with Built Environment+ to take part in Workforce Training through the State of Massachusetts. Starting in 2020 and spread over two years, PCA staff have the opportunity to learn from outside experts on industry relevant topics such as High Performance Building Assemblies and Resilient Design, and career-focused training for networking, team management and more. As designers of the built environment, we understand that the world is consistently changing in form and function. Continuing education helps us stay on top of this change. 

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A Culture of Inclusivity

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.

Most recently, PCA has recommitted to a culture that champions social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe that Black Lives Matter and have always mattered. We also stand firmly to state – Stop Asian Hate. We celebrate, support and advocate for the LGBTQI+ community. These issues are extremely important to us and we tackle them head-on.

To engage our staff in conversations surrounding racial justice in America, and what we, as architects and designers can do, we introduced multiple town-hall style meetings and have established a forum on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI). PCA recognizes, acknowledges and has committed to stopping systemic racism and hate. One way to make change is by promoting and providing opportunities for People of Color. A few key groups we support is the ACE Mentoring Program, the BAC’s YODA (Youth Opportunities for Diversity in Architecture) Fund and the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development’s Center for Equity & Prosperity. We will continue to progress.   

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Well-Being At Work

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.

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More Than A Job

“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. Check us out here.

 

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Join Us

2030 AIA Commitment Firm

Just Certified Organization

2022AIA Emerging Professional
Friendly Firm

At PCA, we value our people and the diversity each one brings coming from different walks of life, approaches and perspectives.

We embody team spirit within our culture of fostering a place of friendship, learning and growth.

We support causes that matter to our staff by encouraging employee driven initiatives and by integrating social and environmental accountability into our daily work.

We offer a fun, creative and flexible culture that emphasizes the importance of a work life balance – especially during these times.

Want to know more about us? See our open positions below and reach out. We look forward to connecting with you.

A Few Perks + Benefits

Hybrid Work

Work from home and the office.
Manage your work with your team.

Flexible Schedule

Early bird? Afternoon commitments? No problem.
Manage your schedule with your team.

Summer Hours

Every Friday. July – August.
Office closes at lunchtime.

Giving Back

Volunteerism supported. Matching donations to organizations you value and for your time.

Basics Covered

Healthcare, Dental and Vision too!
401K, Parental Leave, Life Insurance and more…

Ownership Stake

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Join after one year and 1,000 hours worked.

Transportation

We have parking, T-Passes.
A bike room and showers.

Career Conversations

Everyone gets a mentor.
Acknowledgement. Feedback. Support.

Credentials + Industry Groups

BSA, AIA, IIDA, USGBC Mass.
Your dues. We pay.

Professional Development

Time off for exams. Support + study materials.
And a bonus for your achievements.

Employee Referral Program

Work with your friends.
Get a bonus for sending them our way.

Laptops for All

Cloud computing.
Cutting edge technology no matter your location.

2030 AIA Commitment Firm

Just Certified Organization

2022AIA Emerging Professional
Friendly Firm

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Open Positions

  • Project Architect / Energy Analysis Leader
    (8+ Years’ Experience)

    We are looking for a skilled Project Architect passionate about an informed design process to join our team as a Leader in Energy Analysis and Informed Design (EAID).

    We envision the EAID Leader to balance their time between the project’s technical development and documentation with evolving our firm’s process of leveraging data to inform our design. This leader will guide the use of energy simulation tools to support the knowledge and creativity of our designers, allowing both staff and clients to make informed decisions about their projects.

    Connect with us. Your savvy technical knowledge, systems thinking and communication skills are essential to rewarding project outcomes. Revit experience as well as thinking within energy simulation tools is a plus.

    Send us your resume and work samples (up to 15MB).

  • Innovative Project Designer (3+ Years’ Experience)

    Join our design team as an Innovative Project Designer. In this position, your design vision and skills will be carried out across multiple projects as part of the extended project team. Interfacing with the client, understanding their vision and working with the Project Principal will provide you with the framework to execute your designs.

    As part of our collaborative office culture, you will engage with other designers, project managers and team members in regular meetings and one-on-one conversations. Your technical and communication skills are key to rewarding project outcomes.

    We’d like to meet you. Share your creative design talent with us via your SketchUp and Revit work.
    Send us your resume and work samples (up to 15MB).

  • Architectural Designer / Planner (8+ Years’ Experience)

    Join our design team as an Architectural Designer / Planner. In this position, your design vision and skills will be carried out across multiple architecture and planning projects as part of the extended project team. Interfacing with the client, understanding their vision and working with the Project Principal will provide you with the framework to execute your designs.

    As part of our collaborative office culture, you will engage with other designers, project managers and team members in regular meetings and one-on-one conversations. Your design, technical and communication skills are key to rewarding project outcomes.

    We’d like to meet you. Share your creative design work with us. SketchUp and Revit experience is a plus. If you have a passion for data, innovation and problem-solving, along with experience thinking within energy simulation tools, we would love to hear about it.

    Send us your resume and work samples (up to 15MB).

  • Residential Project Architect (10+ Years' Experience)

    As a Residential Project Architect, you will use your experience in the mid-rise, multifamily sector to work with the client and project team members to make sure the project is executed as planned. Your knowledge of Passive House approaches are welcome as you lead team members through sustainable design.

    Engaging and collaborating with your team will allow you to convey your technical (SketchUp + Revit required) and communication skills as the project evolves.

    Connect with us. Share your mid-rise multifamily project work. Show your passion and dedication for sustainable design to help us give back to the communities where we work.

    Send us your resume and work samples (up to 15MB).