Lead Retail Architect — From Concept to Construction

Cushing Terrell; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Project Architect or Lead to shape grocery and retail spaces from concept through construction, collaborating with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams in Seattle, WA. You’ll balance performance, sustainability, and long-term value while delivering detailed design and documentation.

The role emphasizes leading projects, mentoring team members, and maintaining strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• NAAB-accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree.
• 5 to 10+ years job-related work experience with demonstrated competence leading projects, teams and clients.
• Experienced and passionate about Grocery and Retail.
• License is Optional: Current architect license/registration is a plus, not a must.

Responsibilities

• Proven track record of exceptional client management.
• Must be able to take a project from start to finish.
• This position will manage multiple projects at once.
• This is a fast paced environment with lots of moving parts so you must have good time management skills.
• Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of projects regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time; prepare necessary information for client review and approval.
• Collaborate with design leaders and other disciplines to produce preliminary design concepts.
• Perform necessary research for the design of a complete project.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise client and construction teams.
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
• Complete construction cost estimates.
• Provide code and jurisdictional research on projects.
• Check drawings on projects and prepare feedback for the project team.
• Administer construction contracts on projects including administration of addenda, substitutions, change orders, and submittal reviews.
• Conduct on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with contract documents, and conduct final inspections.
• Direct activities of other architectural team members engaged in projects.
• Seal and signs permit documents on projects if licensed.
• May have supervisory responsibilities including training, assigning and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Carry out these supervisor responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Develop and maintain external and internal client relationships.

Education

NAAB-accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Project Architect or Lead to shape grocery and retail spaces from concept through construction, collaborating with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams in Seattle, WA. You’ll balance performance, sustainability, and long-term value while delivering detailed design and documentation.

The role emphasizes leading projects, mentoring team members, and maintaining strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment with diverse stakeholders.