Project Manager/Project Architect - Education

We are seeking a Project Manager/Project Architect with experience in Education or similar projects of varying sizes and complexities, including early learning environments and PK-12. For over 35 years, RFM has committed its practice to performing meaningful projects that build and strengthen community. We thrive on creative collaborations and pride ourselves on long-term relationships with our clients.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in project management: contracts, scope, schedule, fee, workplan development, staff, and resource management
• Organize and develop planning concepts
• Manage the deliverables for the team within the greater project deliverable schedule
• Oversee the preparation of detailed code and zoning analysis
• Perform as Project Architect, working through all phases of project delivery from programming, concept development, and production of work through construction administration and project close out
• Perform quality control and coordination of specifications on drawings for construction
• Effectively partner with jurisdictional staff, project teams, and clients
• Represent the firm well in communication with clients, consultants, and team members
• Prioritize time efficiently and work collaboratively with clients and team members
• Strong communication skills and willingness to participate in a collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, from an accredited program preferred
• 8 years architectural experience in any or all types of education projects (PK-12, Early Learning)
• Licensed Architect, or be in process of obtaining license
• Proficiency in Revit, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign
• Enscape experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Design/Build is preferred; DBIA Certification is a plus

About the Firm

Our 50+ person firm is located within a LEED Platinum, re-imagined warehouse a block from the waterfront in Bremerton, west of Seattle. We take work and sustainability seriously, while valuing a balanced work/home life—as demonstrated by our B Corp certification and being named as one of Washington’s Best Places to Work.

Applicants must reside in Washington, Oregon, Montana, or Idaho, or be willing to relocate. We are fully committed to supporting employees who wish to work remotely, however they must be able to meet in our Bremerton or Spokane office as needed. This is an exempt position.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay: 2 to 4 weeks per year, depending on years in career
• Sick Leave: 2 weeks per year
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks, after one year of employment
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Eight hours of Paid Volunteer Time
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision with RFM paying 99% of the employee’s premium
• Cafeteria Plan: Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Transportation Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account allowance of $500 per year for remote work & wellness-related expenses
• Long Term Disability Insurance paid by RFM
• Employee Assistance Program paid by RFM
• 401(k) Plan with Match of up to 4%
• Reimbursement for licensing/certifications and study materials for exams
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Aflac policies
• Voluntary Legal and ID Protection plans

Note: Benefits are current as of the date of this posting and can change without notice.