Architect - Cities - Senior

Based in the Cities studio of our Seattle office, you will join a team serving clients in Critical Facilities, Aviation, Commercial Development, Research & Laboratory Space, Higher Education, and Corporate Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of design
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
• Manage project team and coordination of consultants
• Take ownership of financial cycles by managing client follow-up, calendars, deadlines, and meetings
• Oversight of innovative design strategies and unique brand concepts on multiple projects
• Work on new business proposals and presentations
• Write and edit project communications for project teams such as scope and fee documents, meeting minutes, work plans, budgets, and schedules
• Understand key aspects of studio business and proactively develop ways to create better client engagements, people-centric approaches, and project efficiencies
• Produce BIM models and construction drawings
• Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical, and constructible solutions
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• Provide mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Participate in office culture and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• Licensure required
• 10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design
• Experience within Critical Facilities preferred
• Strong experience working with Revit and Rhino
• Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
• Experience working directly with contractors
• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues
• Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required; portfolios should include at least 1 project with this focus

Candidates should be prepared to discuss sustainability in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell, and/or Net Zero Building certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and wellness programs
• Flex spending
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities

Pay

The base salary range is estimated between $111,000 - $133,000, plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience.