DA Architect & Project Manager

AIA Central Valley; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid time off

Simple IRA with 3% employer match

Health and vision plan

Continuing education stipend

Job summary

DeForest Architects is seeking an Architect and Project Manager for our Seattle studio and a Lake Tahoe, CA presence. The role requires strong design plus project management for complex custom residential projects across the Pacific Northwest and California.

We value land-use understanding, detailing discipline, and excellent client communication. Licensure in WA or CA is preferred but not required; relocation may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of overall experience in the field.
• Experience on complex custom residential projects and construction administration.
• Knowledge of wood frame construction and detailing.
• Licensure in WA or CA preferred, but not required.
• Self-sufficient, good team player and time management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multiple project teams as needed.
• Provide support for project teams and principals.
• Project management including client and team communication.
• Design under supervision of project leads and principals.
• Production of construction documents, details and specifications.
• Handle code research, complex land use issues, and permitting.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Client communication

Construction documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

ArchiCAD

Job description

DeForest Architects is inventive, thoughtful, collaborative, and in need of an Architect and Project Manager. We have a sunny studio in Seattle, WA with views of Portage Bay, and another in Lake Tahoe, CA. Learn more about our work and unique client process at: https://www.deforestarchitects.com/process.

What’s Next

We have a slate of exciting custom residential projects on the boards from the Pacific Northwest to California and the Mountain West. We are committed to staff development and recently launched a strategic planning process to expand firm leadership and foster a culture of design excellence.

About You

We need strong design and project management skills gained from a minimum of 8 years of experience working on challenging projects in all phases, including at least 2 years on complex custom single-family residential projects. Technical knowledge and thoughtful detailing are a must. Excellent communication – with clients and team – and organizational skills should be second nature. We seek:

• Idea people who are also capable of contributing to projects from start to finish
• Collaborators who share their initiative, inspiration, and enthusiasm
• Professionals who combine wide expertise with a spirit of discovery
• Talented designers who are devoted to serving clients

Other qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of overall experience in the field with at least 2 years working on custom residential projects
• Experience managing all phases of design and construction administration
• Knowledge of wood frame construction and detailing
• Experience with complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting
• Proficiency with ArchiCAD preferred
• Licensure in WA or CA preferred, but not required
• Self-sufficient, great team player and responsible time management
• A good sense of humor is a prerequisite

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to multiple project teams as needed
• Provide support for project teams and principals
• Project management including client and team communication
• Design under the supervision of project leads and principals
• Construction document production, including details and specifications
• Code research and compliance, handle complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting

Compensation:

• 24 days of paid time off – includes holidays and health time
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Health and vision plan
• Continuing education stipend

All applicants must be local to the area, or willing to relocate at your own expense, and legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

DeForest Architects brings people, buildings, and ideas together. If the work we do sounds interesting to you, and you have the experience we’ve described, please email your resume, cover letter, and work samples to [e-mail].