Project Architect - Cities & Places

Jacobs; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 184,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Architect in Bellevue, WA, to manage projects enhancing organizational performance. You will create innovative architectural designs that are practical, aesthetic, safe, and functional.

Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in architecture, possess 10-15 years of experience, and be licensed architects. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including unlimited paid time off and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of architecture experience required.
• Licensed Architect with current registration.
• Will not require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to enhance organizational performance.
• Ensure overall design intent is incorporated into documentation.
• Work with BIM Manager to set up project team software parameters.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

BIM coordination workflows

Strong organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent

Master's degree

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

Sketchup

InDesign

Job description

Jacobs is dedicated to reinventing tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing.

Position Overview

As a Project Architect on our Cities & Places team in Bellevue, WA, you will manage projects that enhance organizational performance and achieve client business objectives while producing innovative architectural design concepts that are practical, aesthetic, safe, and functional within budget and schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
• Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Works with the project specification writer to develop specifications and is responsible for coordination of drawings and specifications.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Works to implement the overall strategy for producing the documents and participates in organizing the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
• Works with BIM Manager to define and set up project team software parameters and works with the team BIM Lead to manage project standards.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the entire Project Team.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
• 10-15 years’ architecture experience.
• Licensed Architect with current registration.
• Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with BIM coordination workflows.
• Will not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa (examples H-1B, L-1B, TN, or other temporary visa status like OPT or F-1) to work for Jacobs in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Washington architecture license.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• NCARB registration.
• LEED AP.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Knowledge of QA/QC process.
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Enscape and InDesign graphic software preferred. Other graphic tools and knowledge encouraged.
• Strong organizational, communications (verbal, written as well as hand sketching) skills, and leadership abilities are required.
• In-depth understanding of building codes and their application to projects.
• Understanding of building materials, systems, and methods of construction and specifications.
• Understanding of integration of building services, building core, and envelope elements.
• Experience leading projects working alongside a core & shell/developer team.
• Comfort working in a fast paced, collaborative project environment including ground‑up and Tenant Improvement projects.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $118,300.00 to $184,900.00. Employees receive medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; and eligibility for a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.