Construction Administration focused Project Architect

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commuter passes (ORCA cards)

4 weeks PTO per year

401(k) enrollment + employer matching

Profit sharing

Annual volunteering stipend

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

Runberg Architecture Group is seeking a Construction Administration focused Project Architect with at least 6 years of professional experience to support multifamily and mixed-use projects. The role may evolve to all design phases over time, with field visits and close coordination with owners and contractors.

Hybrid work with 1 day per week in-office is offered. Competitive compensation based on experience, plus benefits including health, PTO, and retirement planning assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of construction administration experience with RFIs and submittals.
• Ability to visit construction sites and document field observations.
• Accredited architecture degree (B Arch or M Arch); licensure preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for field reports and RFIs.
• Collaborative approach with owners, consultants, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple multifamily and mixed-use projects in CA.
• Respond to RFIs and review submittals to maintain design intent.
• Develop and revise construction details and drawings in Revit.
• Communicate with owners, consultants, and contractors; document field observations.

Skills

Construction administration experience

Site visits & field observations

Verbal & written communication

Collaborative / team engagement

Detail development & problem solving

Revit construction drawings

Construction administration software

Education

Architecture degree (B Arch or M Arch)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Overview

Runberg Architecture Group is seeking a Construction Administration focused Project Architect with at least 6 years of professional experience to support multiple multifamily and mixed-use projects. While this position will initially primarily support CA efforts, future roles are likely to include all phases of design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing construction administration services with direct responsibility for responding to RFIs and reviewing Submittals.
• Passion for maintaining the design intent through thoughtful detailing, technical problem-solving, and collaborative engagement with owners, consultants, and contractors to identify constructability issues and propose practical, well-coordinated solutions.
• Ability to regularly visit construction sites and document field observations.
• Ability to develop and revise construction details and drawings in Revit to maintain accurate, coordinated construction documents through construction.
• Experience and adaptability in a variety of Construction Administration Software.
• A clear understanding of building systems, construction sequencing and methods.
• A mindfulness of risk mitigation, professional liability, and the architectural standard of care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear field reports, RFI responses, and professional project correspondence.
• Collaborative approach with curiosity, humility, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• An accredited degree in architecture (B Arch or M Arch). Architectural licensure is preferred but not required for this position. Motivation to pursue licensure is encouraged and supported by the firm.

What We Offer

• Creative, collaborative studio environment, where in-person collaboration fuels our work, complemented by the flexibility to select 1 day per week hybrid schedule.
• Meaningful urban housing and mixed-use projects across the western U.S.
• Opportunities for growth, leadership, and diverse project experience.
• A team-oriented culture that values well-rounded architects with both design and technical expertise.
• Employee-centered benefits package including: health insurance, fully-subsidized commuter passes (ORCA cards), 4 weeks of PTO each year, 401(k) enrollment and employer matching, profit sharing, annual volunteering stipends and assistance with continuing education.
• Compensation is based on experience with an expected salary range of $80,000 – $100,000 annually

About Runberg

Runberg Architecture Group is an award-winning architecture firm focused on innovative mixed-use, affordable, multifamily, and senior housing projects. Our work ranges from small infill developments to large urban blocks, with a strong commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and community impact. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and career paths.

To Apply

Please send a resume and a cover letter outlining your specific Construction Administration work and software experience, and 2-6 pages of curated work samples showing projects you have worked on in the CA phase to [e-mail]. Show us the projects you are proud to have brought to life. Please reference CA Focused PA in the subject line.

No recruiters, phone calls, or drop-ins.