Project Architect

HMC Architects; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,065 - 131,972; Full time

Job summary

Bassetti/HMC Architects in Seattle, WA is seeking a Project Architect to lead technical development, coordination, and documentation for medium- to large-scale projects. An architectural license is required to hold the title.

This role requires 7+ years of architectural practice, strong documentation skills across all phases, and the ability to supervise a team, manage consultants, and communicate with clients. Office 3 days/week with remote Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect is required for the Project Architect title.
• Minimum 7 years of architectural practice with strong technical proficiency across all documentation phases.
• Ability to communicate clearly, delegate tasks, and keep supervisors/clients updated.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development, design development, and construction documents for medium–large projects.
• Coordinate consultants and resolve technical, code, and agency issues.
• Supervise up to four project team members and monitor performance.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Bassetti/HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, Bassetti/HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Why Join Bassetti/HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:

• Culture: We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.
• Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on‑site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
• Professional Development: LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive Comp and Benefits: Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.

Job Summary

The Project Architect leads the technical development, coordination, and documentation for medium- to large-scale architectural projects. The role oversees project quality, code compliance, consultant coordination, and technical problem‑solving from design development through construction documents. It also includes supervising team members, managing technical workflows, resolving agency approval issues, and ensuring project deliverables meet contractual, budget, and quality expectations. An architectural license is required to hold the Project Architect title.

This position is located in Seattle, WA and will support Bassetti Architects, a design studio of HMC Architects. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development, design development, and construction document phases of medium–large projects.
• Resolve technical, code, and agency approval issues; direct and coordinate consultants.
• Supervise and manage up to four project team members across all phases.
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, conduct evaluations.
• Coordinate project documentation, quality reviews, and compliance checks at all stages.
• Collaborate with design, production, construction admin, and external consultants.
• Manage coordination with government agencies and resolve plan check/approval issues.
• Review cost estimates, conduct value analysis, and approve project changes.
• Assist with work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing projections, and billing.
• Lead or participate in client, consultant, and OAC meetings.

Requirements

• Degree in architecture, interior design, civil engineering, construction management, or Revit drafting (preferred).
• Licensed Architect (required for Project Architect title).
• Minimum 7 years of architectural practice with strong technical proficiency in all documentation phases.
• Ability to communicate clearly, delegate tasks, and keep supervisors/clients updated.
• Understanding of contracts, fee calculations, and scope management.
• Strong judgment, decision‑making skills, and ability to prioritize/manage work efficiently.
• Must follow company standards, protocols, and quality expectations.
• Ability to travel as needed.

The salary range for this position is $85,065 - $131,972.

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.