Project Architect

Bespoke Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Design Firm in Seattle is seeking talented Project Architects with healthcare experience to lead design through all phases, ensuring code compliance and constructability. You will coordinate with interior and landscape teams, prepare construction drawings and specifications, mentor junior staff, and communicate clearly with clients and authorities.

A degree in architecture with 10+ years' experience and strong knowledge of building codes is required; proficiency in Adobe InDesign and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional architecture experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture or related design field.
• Strong knowledge of local building, zoning, energy, and accessibility codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for presenting to clients and teams.
• Experience delivering full construction documentation packages.
• Project management and team leadership across all project phases.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with a high degree of expertise, ensuring alignment with design objectives, standards and sustainability.
• Evaluate and address technical impacts of design decisions balancing constructability and financial objectives.
• Develop project documentation including construction drawings and specifications.
• Oversee quality control reviews across all phases ensuring accuracy and constructability.
• Coordinate efforts across architecture, interior design, and landscape teams with external consultants.
• Serve as primary client contact on technical matters and resolve issues effectively.
• Lead regulatory compliance reviews and submissions to authorities.
• Support project teams in construction administration addressing field conditions and coordination.
• Stay informed on emerging building technologies and industry trends to enhance performance.
• Foster collaboration and mentor team members for professional growth.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client coordination

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

National Design firm is seeking talented Project Architects with Healthcare Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all phases of the design process with a high degree of expertise, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, project objectives, design excellence, project delivery, and sustainable design principles.
• Evaluate and address the technical impacts of design decisions while balancing project requirements, constructability, and financial objectives.
• Direct and contribute to the development of project documentation, including the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and other deliverables.
• Manage and oversee quality control reviews throughout all project phases, ensuring compliance with company standards, contractual requirements, and design intent, with emphasis on accuracy, completeness, clarity, and constructability.
• Coordinate project efforts across internal disciplines, including architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, while facilitating collaboration with external consultants and stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on technical project matters, providing clear communication and effective problem resolution.
• Lead regulatory compliance reviews, including building codes, accessibility standards, and zoning requirements, and manage interactions and submissions to governing authorities.
• Ensure efficient execution of construction administration services, supporting project teams in addressing field conditions, documentation, and contractor coordination.
• Stay informed of emerging building technologies, industry trends, and engineering systems to enhance project performance and delivery.
• Foster a collaborative team environment through strong leadership, effective communication, sound decision-making, and proactive problem-solving.
• Mentor and develop team members by providing guidance, oversight, and support for project assignments and professional growth.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture or related discipline required
• Strong knowledge of local Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
• Excellent communication skills, including experience of presenting and coordinating projects through all phases to client and consultant teams
• Experience in delivering full construction documentation packages
• Project management and/or team leadership experience through all phases
• Adobe Creative Cloud including presentation skills such as InDesign and Photoshop