Project Architect

Archinect; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WRNS Studio is seeking a Project Architect to lead design teams at our Seattle studio. The role focuses on guiding projects from concept through construction, coordinating with consultants and clients to ensure design integrity and timely delivery.

Candidates should have a professional architecture degree, be licensed, and possess extensive experience across all project phases with strong Revit and technical skills. Seattle on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch).
• Licensed/registered architect (LEED accreditation a plus).
• 8+ years architectural and planning experience with leadership.
• Experience leading medium to large-scale projects.
• Some interior architecture/workplace experience preferred.
• Experience in all project phases including Construction Administration.
• Experience permitting projects through local authorities.
• Strong knowledge of local building codes.
• Excellent Revit skills.
• Proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams from concept to construction on varied projects.
• Coordinate with consultants and engage clients to align vision.
• Oversee documentation from concept through entitlement and permits.
• Supervise construction administration and preserve design intent.
• Apply knowledge of materials and building techniques.
• Work independently and in teams to achieve excellent design and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Design development

Education

BArch / MArch

Licensed/Registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WRNS Studio is seeking a Project Architect for our Seattle 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.