Project Architect

Weaver Architects, P.S., Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental coverage

Vision care

Simple IRA

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Weaver Architects, a Seattle-based architecture and interior design firm, seeks experienced professionals to work on diverse interior and renovation projects. The role emphasizes design development, client presentations, and coordination with specialists to deliver quality documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in commercial office design, strong presentation skills, and proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit.

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years’ experience on commercial office design projects.
• Bachelor of Architecture or Masters of Architecture.
• Technical proficiency in development of details and project drawing assembly.
• Ability to manage multiple staff members for project delivery as required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and SketchUp. Working knowledge of Revit a plus.
• Good presentation skills – verbally and graphically.

Responsibilities

• Work directly on a variety of architectural interior and renovation projects ranging from 10,000 square feet to 75,000 square feet.
• Participate in conceptual, schematic and design development phases of projects.
• General understanding of project budgets and schedules.
• Building Code knowledge
• Lead client meetings and design presentations.
• Create details unique to the design of the project.
• Oversee the preparation of quality documents for permit and construction.
• Coordination with outside consultants such as lighting, mechanical, electrical and structural engineers.
• Maintain good client relationships through attentive and result-oriented service.
• Actively participate in construction administration.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Presentation skills

Detail development

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

SketchUp

Revit (plus)

Job description

The Studio:

Weaver Architects is a fast growing architecture and interior design firm located in the shadow of the Great Wheel on Seattle’s Waterfront Pier 55. We are seeking fun loving, enthusiastic and self- starting individuals looking to work on exciting projects in a great atmosphere with energetic and like-minded professionals.

We offer excellent opportunities for the career minded seeking to fulfill their design and professional goals!

Responsibilities:

• Work directly on a variety of architectural interior and renovation projects ranging from 10,000 square feet to 75,000 square feet.
• Participate in conceptual, schematic and design development phases of projects.
• General understanding of project budgets and schedules.
• Building Code knowledge
• Lead client meetings and design presentations.
• Create details unique to the design of the project.
• Oversee the preparation of quality documents for permit and construction.
• Coordination with outside consultants such as lighting, mechanical, electrical and structural engineers.
• Maintain good client relationships through attentive and result-oriented service.
• Actively participate in construction administration.

Qualifications:

• Eight to ten years’ experience on commercial office design projects.
• Bachelor of Architecture or Masters of Architecture.
• Technical proficiency in development of details and project drawing assembly.
• Ability to manage multiple staff members for project delivery as required.
• Proficiency in AutoCad, Microsoft Project and Sketchup.Working knowledge of Revit a plus.
• Good presentation skills – verbally and graphically.

Benefits:

• full medical/dental coverage
• vision care
• Simple IRA
• competitive compensation

We encourage and support continuing education whether for licensure, certification or general professional advancement.