Hawaii Licensed Project Architect - High-Rise & Multifamily

AIA Honolulu; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KE|AD Building Consultants in Hawaii is seeking a Hawaii licensed Project Architect with 8-10 years of experience in commercial, multifamily, and residential projects across the Puget Sound region.

The role focuses on building documentation, permitting, consultant coordination, and ensuring a responsive, collaborative client experience, with an emphasis on code compliance and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Commercial architecture experience across multitenant and high-rise projects.
• Experience with permit processing and plan review management.
• Strong coordination of multidisciplinary consultants.
• Knowledge of Hawaii State permitting and local codes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from construction documents through permitting and construction.
• Develop and oversee complete permit and construction document sets.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP consultants.
• Manage jurisdictional permitting and plan review in Hawaii.
• Prepare Fee Proposals with support from Seattle office.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure documents are clear, coordinated, and constructible.

Skills

Commercial Architecture

Multifamily Housing

High-Rise Residential

Condominium Projects

Custom Residential Design

Construction Documentation

Permit Processing

Consultant Coordination

In-house Engineering Coordination

Construction Administration

Zoning & Code Analysis

Client Communication

Job description

KE|AD Building Consultants in Hawaii is seeking a Hawaii licensed Project Architect with 8-10 years of experience in commercial, multifamily, and residential projects across the Puget Sound region.

The role focuses on building documentation, permitting, consultant coordination, and ensuring a responsive, collaborative client experience, with an emphasis on code compliance and construction administration.