Project Architect

Archinect; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WRNS Studio in Honolulu seeks a Project Architect to lead design teams and oversee documentation from concept through permit submission. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and a commitment to sustainable, design-driven outcomes.

You will direct project delivery, coordinate with consultants, and ensure construction administration maintains design intent while meeting local codes and client goals.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture required (BArch/MArch).
• Registered architect with license.
• LEED accreditation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through all phases of projects, from concept to construction on various sizes and levels of complexity.
• Provide project team leadership and coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables.
• Participate in production and oversee documentation of projects from concept, through entitlement, to permit submission.
• Oversee construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through execution.
• Exercise knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques.
• Work independently and as part of a project team, collaborating effectively to achieve excellence in design and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BArch/MArch

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WRNS Studio is seeking a Project Architect for our Honolulu studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through all phases of projects, from concept to construction on various sizes and levels of complexity
• Provide project team leadership and coordinate with consultants to engage clients, aligning vision and deliverables
• Participate in production and oversee documentation of projects from concept, through entitlement, to permit submission
• Oversee construction administration, ensuring design intent is maintained through execution
• Exercise knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques
• Work independently and as part of a project team, collaborating effectively to achieve excellence in design and sustainability

Requirements

• Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
• Registered, licensed architect (LEED accreditation a plus)
• Minimum 8+ years of architectural and planning experience with strong technical, design, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects
• Preferred candidate will have some experience with interior architecture, especially for workplace
• Experience working in all phases of architectural projects, including Construction Administration
• Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
• Strong knowledge of local building codes
• Excellent Revit skills required
• Proficiency in Rhino, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite – or a variety of conceptual design, rendering, and presentation graphics software platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Work location

Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.