Intermediate Architect/Designer (CD/CA)

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Associate or Principal in charge.
• Develop project documentation from design development through construction documents, including detail construction drawings.
• Respond to RFI’s and submittals throughout construction administration.
• Collaborate with the design leader at LEVER, and contractor and consultants throughout construction to ensure that design intent is delivered.

Qualifications

• Experience and familiarity with industry standard design software, including Revit, is required.
• Experience with educational institutions, developer, or corporate-projects preferred.
• Familiarity with zoning and building codes is a plus.
• Experience coordinating with engineers and consultants is a plus.
• Licensed Architect is a plus.

Requirements

• Comfortable working independently and as a collaborative, productive member of a team.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented, with strong graphic and verbal communication skills.
• Must live in the Portland, OR area.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience.
• Employer-covered medical, dental, and vision.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave.
• FSA, life, and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Paid time off for licensing exams.
• Office closure during the final week of the year.

About the Role

The firm brings international experience and design excellence to a diverse range of building types, including institutional, creative office, and multi-family housing, and is nationally recognized for technical innovation with mass timber.