PROJECT ARCHITECT

Hbx Studio; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% employer-matching 401(k)

3 weeks PTO

Monthly cell phone stipend

Flexible hybrid work model

Studio holidays

Job summary

HBX Studio is seeking a Project Architect in Portland with 8+ years of architectural experience. You will lead construction documents, perform code analyses across jurisdictions, and coordinate with consultants and permitting authorities.

The role emphasizes mentorship, QA/QC, and detailed project delivery within a collaborative, hybrid studio environment. Strong technical detailing, building envelope expertise, and licensure pursuit are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture; licensure preferred.
• Strong technical design skills and code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of construction documents with constructibility and clarity.
• Perform complex code analysis across jurisdictions with access to life safety standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and permitting authorities.
• Participate in and contribute to office QA/QC processes.
• Review junior staff work and provide mentorship.
• Support construction administration with RFIs, submittals, and field conditions.

Skills

Architectural experience

Code analysis

Mentorship

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Detailing

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture

Tools

GSuite

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid/On-Site)Updated: May 2025

At HBX Studio, we design with purpose, clarity, and curiosity. As a Project Architect, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the technical quality and precision of our work—balancing a deep understanding of building systems and code with thoughtful mentorship and team collaboration.

We work across a diverse range of sectors, with projects that include design-forward tenant improvements, public agency renovations, and institutional upgrades. From high-end office interiors to complex governmental facilities, our work demands a high level of technical rigor and flexibility—and offers variety for architects who enjoy both the detail and the big picture.

This is a technically focused role suited to someone who thrives in the details. You’ll lead project documentation, perform complex code analysis, guide junior staff, and contribute to our internal QA/QC process across a range of commercial and institutional projects.

What You’ll Bring

8+ years of professional architectural experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensure preferred (or active pursuit)

Strong technical design skills and command of code compliance

Expertise in building envelope and material detailing

Experience overseeing and mentoring junior team members

Familiarity with permitting processes and coordination with AHJs

Your Responsibilities

Lead the development of construction documents, with a focus on constructibility and clarity

Perform complex code analysis across jurisdictions, with attention to accessibility, egress, and life safety

Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and permitting authorities

Participate in and contribute to office-wide QA/QC processes

Review junior staff documentation and offer feedback and mentorship

Support construction administration with sharp attention to RFIs, submittals, and field conditions

Key Skills and Tools

Technical & Detailing

High proficiency in detailing across varied material systems (e.g., wood, metal, concrete, envelope transitions)

Building code fluency (IBC, ANSI 117.1, energy code, accessibility standards)

Experience with City of Portland and other regional jurisdictions a plus

Software

Proficiency with GSuite, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite

Accountable and self-directed with strong time management skills

Clear communicator and collaborative problem-solver

Comfortable leading redlines, checking others’ work, and sharing best practices

Competitive salary range: $90,000–$110,000, depending on experience and licensure

3% employer-matching 401(k)

3 weeks paid time off (PTO), plus studio holidays

Monthly cell phone stipend

Flexible hybrid work model with collaborative studio culture

At HBX, we’re a collaborative team that values rigor, mentorship, and shared learning. We balance the intricacies of detailed tenant improvements with the complexity of large-scale public work. Our team is curious, adaptable, and committed to delivering architecture that stands up—both in design and execution.

HBX Studio is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.