1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $60–$130/hr · On site, Boston, MA

Registered Architect (Massachusetts), Existing Buildings & BIM

Lead the architecture on a public building program in the Boston area. You would be the team's Massachusetts-registered architect, designing on laser-scanned existing buildings and coordinating BIM with the people who build them.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Lead vertical design studies and construction documents on existing buildings, working from laser-scanned Revit models
Review our model and CAD deliverables for design intent, code and constructability before they go to the owner
Run BIM and VDC coordination with construction teams through design and construction
Tell us where the scan, the model or the drawings do not match how the building is actually built and used
Take responsibility for the architectural discipline as the team's Massachusetts-registered architect

Required qualifications

Active architect registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Design experience on existing buildings, renovations or adaptive reuse
Hands-on Revit design and BIM coordination on real projects
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Airport, transit, campus or other public-owner building projects
Scan-to-BIM or point-cloud workflows for existing conditions
Clash detection and VDC coordination in Navisworks or comparable tools
Lean construction or Last Planner experience

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $60–$130 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, on site, boston, ma. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Registered Architect (Massachusetts), Existing Buildings & BIM

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the existing-building or renovation project most like this role: the building and type of owner, the design work you led, how you used existing-conditions data or scans, a problem you caught between the model and the real building, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $60–$130 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

Questions? careers@precisionfederal.com · See all open roles