Project Architect

PBK; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with discretionary matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

PBK is seeking a Project Architect in Seattle to produce high quality construction documents and contribute across schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration. You will report to the Project Manager and support the production team while ensuring timely project completion within PBK standards.

You will coordinate with engineers, manage budget and schedule, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with building codes.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Architect in your state of residence.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture is required.
• 5+ years of professional experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in using Revit.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production of construction documents and specifications in compliance with PBK standards.
• Organize and direct the architectural and/or engineering teams to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.
• Ensure that project meets the budget goals and schedules set by the client.
• Coordination with government agencies, utility companies and resolve plan check and approval issues with the agencies.
• Must exhibit strong knowledge of building codes and have the ability to ensure compliance.
• Directs, organize, and mentor junior staff with the responsibility of overseeing their assignments.
• Support Project Manager, Production Director, and/or Client Executive in supervision of project staff.
• Establish budget, task schedule and other components of the work plan with Project Manager.
• Work with Project Manager to establish project budget and schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Registered Architect in your state

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

The Project Architect is responsible for producing high quality construction documents per PBK standards. The Project Architect will participate in all phases of the project, including Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration. The Project Architect reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for the performance of the production team working underneath him or her. The Project Architect will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely projects completion within budget constraints in accordance PBK’s quality and client service standards.

Your Impact

• Direct and coordinate production of construction documents and specifications in compliance with PBK standards.
• Organize and direct the architectural and/or engineering teams to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.
• Ensure that project meets the budget goals and schedules set by the client.
• Coordination with government agencies, utility companies and resolve plan check and approval issues with the agencies.
• Must exhibit strong knowledge of building codes and have the ability to ensure compliance.
• Directs, organize, and mentor junior staff with the responsibility of overseeing their assignments.
• Support Project Manager, Production Director, and/or Client Executive in supervision of project staff.
• Establish budget, task schedule and other components of the work plan with Project Manager.
• Work with Project Manager to establish project budget and schedule.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Must be a Registered Architect in your state of residence.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture is required.
• 5 + years of professional experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in using Revit.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills required.

Why Join Us?

PBK offers the best of both worlds: the energy of a growing regional office with the stability of an established national firm. Eligible employees receive an annual performance bonus depending on PBK profitability and individual performance. PBK employees are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, a learning & development program, and an employee referral bonus program. A Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) are available depending upon the employee’s choice of health insurance coverage. Employees are also covered by life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Employees may enroll in the PBK 401(k) plan with discretionary matching contributions after eligibility has been met. Employees accrue a minimum of 2 weeks of paid time off during their first year with PBK an additional week of paid time off during our winter break (12/26-12/31), 10 days of sick leave, and we observe 9 1/2 holidays. The expected pay range for this position, based on experience, skills, and knowledge applicable to the role is $90,000 - $135,000.