At Able City, we believe architecture is a catalyst for change. We’re not just designing buildings—we’re shaping healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities. Every detail, from the first sketch to the final specification, plays a role in creating cities that honor people, place, and purpose. Joining our team means contributing to work that transforms design into impact and projects into lasting value.

We’re inviting a Specification & Construction Specialist to join us—not simply to write specs or track submittals, but to help realize projects that reflect our values and serve our communities.

This role is vital to ensuring that our designs become built environments that truly work—technically, socially, and environmentally. Through precision in specifications and care in construction administration, you’ll help turn ideas into places that improve how people live, work, and connect.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and coordinate specifications that uphold design intent, technical integrity, and long-term performance.
• Supporting Project Managers with construction administration processes—RFIs, submittals, and pun—keeping projects aligned and accountable.
• Collaborate across disciplines, bridging design and construction to ensure shared goals are achieved.
• Maintain clarity, organization, and consistency so that every detail supports project success.
• Contribute to projects that embody design excellence, sustainability, and community impact.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience with architectural specifications (MasterSpec, BSD Speclink, or similar).
• Knowledge of construction administration practices.
• Precision, clarity, and organizational strength.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to connect people and processes.
• A belief that architecture is about more than buildings—it’s about creating lasting value.

Why This Matters:

Every specification, every response, every detail in construction administration shapes not only a building, but the way people experience it for years to come. In this role, your expertise will directly contribute to projects that:

• Reflect a vision of cities that work for everyone.
• Strengthen communities.
• Advance environmental responsibility.

Why Able City:

Joining Able City means being part of a practice that is rethinking how architecture and urbanism serve society. We are architects, urbanists, and advocates committed to designing cities that are healthier, more resilient, and more equitable. Here, your work will be more than technical—it will carry forward a mission to build places where people and communities thrive.

 If you are ready to bring your technical mastery to projects that honor people, place, and purpose—we’d love to meet you.

Apply now and help us shape cities that create lasting value.

Preferred Location: San Antonio, TX 

Firm: Able City

Salary (DOE): Depending on experience

Benefits: 100% health insurance coverage, 401k with matching contributions

To Apply: Send CV and qualifications to people@able.city

Design Cities. Lead a Team. Shape the Future.

Able City is a Texas-based firm reimagining how cities evolve—with people at the center. We bring together architecture, planning, economic development, and community engagement to create places that are equitable, walkable, sustainable, and full of purpose.

We help communities define what quality of life means to them—then translate that into thoughtful design, policies, and implementation strategies.

We’re growing toward a bold 10-year goal: to become a nationally recognized leader in community-focused design and development, with top-tier service in every discipline for solving design challenges, especially for underserved communities.

The Role

We are seeking a Project Manager Level 2 (Registered Architect preferred) to join our Architecture Studio. This position is designed for an experienced architect who can independently manage complex projects while fostering collaboration across teams and serving as a trusted client liaison.

As a PM2, you will oversee design and technical execution from concept through construction, balancing design quality, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction. You will also mentor junior staff while bridging day-to-day project management with firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple small-to-midsize or one large-scale architectural project from design through construction.
• Coordinate all project efforts—administrative, technical, and design—to ensure cost-effective and efficient execution.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, building strong relationships and ensuring schedules, budgets, and deliverables align with expectations.
• Actively manage project budgets, schedules, programs, and documentation.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and fee estimates; determine scope of work for projects.
• Provide quality control and technical oversight on design documentation and detailing.
• Mentor and oversee junior project managers, architects, and support staff.
• Collaborate across disciplines (planning, community engagement, and economic development) to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in architecture, with a professional degree from an accredited program.
• Architectural license in Texas
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with full responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong technical knowledge of design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency in tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management software.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coordinate project teams.

How We Work

Our culture is shaped by five core values:

• Shared Value Thinking – We build beyond silos and work toward long-term collective benefit.
• Commit to Learn. Own. Lead. – We invest in excellence, and lead with preparation and follow-through.
• Always People-Centered – We care deeply about others and lead with intention and presence.
• Lead the Outcome, Together – We focus on shared success and hold each other accountable to it.
• Engage with Respect – We collaborate with openness, flexibility, and humility.

These values guide how we lead projects, build relationships, and grow our impact.

To apply, send your qualifications to people@able.city

Let’s shape cities that work for everyone.

Preferred Location: preferred in San Antonio, TX
Firm: Able City
Salary (DOE): in the $40K-50k range
Benefits: 100% health insurance coverage, 401k with matching contributions
To Apply: Send CV and qualifications to Bryan Chavez | bryan@able.city

Join Able City as a key bridge between numbers and leadership.
We’re seeking a highly personable, detail-oriented professional to elevate our finance operations, strengthen client relationships, and ensure leadership always has the insights needed to drive growth. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our executive team while shaping the reporting systems and processes that guide our future.

Design Cities. Lead a Team. Shape the Future.

Able City is a Texas-based firm reimagining how cities evolve—with people at the center. We bring together architecture, planning, economic development, and community engagement to create places that are equitable, walkable, sustainable, and full of purpose.

We help communities define what quality of life means to them—then translate that into thoughtful design, policies, and implementation strategies.

We’re growing toward a bold 10-year goal: to become a nationally recognized leader in community-focused design and development, with top-tier service in every discipline for solving design challenges especially for underserved communities.

What You’ll Do

• Own reporting: Take KPI data from our accounting team and turn it into clear, actionable reports and dashboards for our executive team to monitor company health and growth goals.
• Co-create processes: Help build and refine the systems behind our financial reporting so data is always accurate, accessible, and meaningful.
• Strengthen client relationships: Serve as a friendly, proactive point of contact for client accounting teams, ensuring invoices are easy to process and payments are always on time.
• Be proactive: Call clients before invoices are due, follow up immediately on late payments, and ensure project managers tailor invoices to client requirements.
• Support daily operations: Assist with check processing, deposits, and managing office supplies, snacks, and lunches across multiple offices.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
• Coursework or certification in data analytics, business intelligence, or reporting tools (preferred)
• MBA or graduate coursework in finance/management (a plus, not required)

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business operations (preferably in a client-facing or service-based industry)
• Proven experience creating and presenting KPI dashboards, charts, and executive reports
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) and CRM/ERP systems
• Comfortable with data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio)
• Strong background in accounts receivable or collections with a relationship-driven approach
• Experience working directly with executives to inform decision-making
• Bonus: exposure to professional services, architecture, or design industries

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High emotional intelligence to navigate executive and client interactions
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proactive mindset
• Ability to design and refine internal processes independently

How We Work

Our culture is shaped by five core values:

• Shared Value Thinking – We build beyond silos and work toward long-term collective benefit.
  
• Commit to Learn. Own. Lead. – We invest in excellence, and lead with preparation and follow-through.
• Always People-Centered – We care deeply about others and lead with intention and presence.
• Lead the Outcome, Together – We focus on shared success and hold each other accountable to it.
• Engage with Respect – We collaborate with openness, flexibility, and humility.

These values guide how we lead projects, build relationships, and grow our impact.

To apply, send your qualifications,  Let’s shape cities that work for everyone.