Project Architect

Collaborative Companies; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Seattle

Best workplace in Washington

Collaborative Companies group

Job summary

Citizen Design in Seattle is seeking a Project Architect to navigate the balance between client vision and the laws of physics. You will lead projects from concept through construction, coordinate multiple consultants, and manage contract documents with precision.

Join a design studio that treats building uniquely, values curiosity, collaboration, and a no-ego approach. Hybrid work based in Seattle, within the Collaborative Companies group, earns recognition as a top workplace in Washington.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in architecture.
• Experience on residential, multifamily, or commercial projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Deep understanding of building codes and construction systems.
• Ability to coordinate full sets of contract documents.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and visual).
• Ability to organize and lead the work of others.
• Familiarity with Monograph is a plus.
• Licensed Architect in Washington State preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Leading projects from concept through construction completion.
• Managing consultants, internal teams, and coordination efforts.
• Overseeing contract document development and ensuring accuracy.
• Managing budgets, contracts, and project delivery timelines.
• Acting as a primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Representing the design team during construction administration and site visits.
• Ensuring buildability, detailing quality, and coordination across all systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

Monograph

Job description

Project Architect: The Orchestrator of chaos & concrete

The Scene:

Imagine a world where a napkin sketch is a binding legal document and a structural beam is just a suggestion until it meets a tape measure. At Citizen Design, we don't just draw pretty pictures and throw them over the fence for someone else to deal with. We are a design studio that works right alongside our sister construction company [Valor Builds]. We are the architects, the builders, and occasionally the amateur therapists for some of our more notable clients.

We are looking for a Project Architect who can navigate the wild frontier between \"The Client’s Dream\" and \"The Laws of Physics\".

Who You Are: The Mythical Unicorn

1. You are Pathologically Curious [Learner]

When you see a weird joint in a 1920s bungalow, you don’t just walk by. You stare at it. You Google it. You wonder if you could recreate it using sustainable bamboo and a 3D printer. You ask \"Why?\" so often people think you’re five years old again, but that’s how you find the solutions everyone else misses.

2. You are a High-Performance Engine [Hard Working]

You don't just \"put in hours\.\" You dive into Revit like it’s an Olympic sport. You're the person who stays until the window flashing detail is so perfect it could be framed in a museum. You have the stamina of a marathon runner and the focus of a cat watching a laser pointer.

3. You Have a \"No Ego\" Policy [Humble]

You know you're talented, but you also know that our site lead Don [who’s been pouring concrete since 1984] might actually have a better way to pitch that slab. You take feedback gracefully, you’re happy to jump in on a redline set, and you're more interested in the project winning than you being \"right\".

4. You're the Person Everyone Wants at the Happy Hour [Sociable]

You can talk shop with a structural engineer, talk budget with a skeptical developer, and talk \"vibe\" with a client who only communicates in interpretive dance and Pinterest boards. Even better, you are the diplomat who can tell a client their silly thought is not a good idea without starting a three-day silent treatment.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing (No Mystery Here)

• Leading projects from concept through construction completion


• Managing consultants, internal teams, and coordination efforts


• Overseeing contract document development and ensuring accuracy


• Managing budgets, contracts, and project delivery timelines


• Acting as a primary client contact throughout the entire project lifecycle


• Representing the design team during construction administration and site visits


• Ensuring buildability, detailing quality, andcoordinationacross all systems

What You Bring to the Table

• Minimum8+ years of experience in architecture


• Experience across residential, multifamily, and/or commercial projects


• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture


• Deep understanding of building codes and construction systems


• Ability to coordinate full sets of contract documents


• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and visual)


• Ability to organize and lead the work of others


• Familiarity with Monograph is a plus


• Licensed Architect in Washington Stateis preferred (not required).

The Perks & Context

• Full-time role


• Hybrid based inSeattle


• Part of Collaborative Companies group


• Awarded one of the best workplaces in Washington (Puget Sound Business Journal)

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