Project Architect — Design-Build Lead with Licensure Support

American Institute of Architecture Students; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Licensure support

Innovative technology environment

Job summary

HHJ, a full-service design-build firm based in Tacoma, Washington, seeks a Project Architect to lead design and the technical delivery of projects from schematic design through construction administration.

You will collaborate with senior staff and the construction team, prepare construction documents, coordinate with consultants, manage permitting, and drive constructability reviews while embracing AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• 5–10+ years of professional architectural design and documentation experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and detailing.
• Experience with commercial/industrial/tenant improvement projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD (Bluebeam a plus).
• Familiarity with AI-driven design or workflows or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design and documentation from schematic design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and clients across all project phases.
• Prepare and oversee production of construction documents and specifications.
• Manage permitting processes and coordinate with local jurisdictions.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings during construction.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and client requirements.
• Support budgeting, scheduling, and constructability efforts with the construction team.
• Mentor and support junior staff as needed.
• Utilize emerging technologies (including AI tools) to improve efficiency and workflows.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring staff

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

HHJ, a full-service design-build firm based in Tacoma, Washington, seeks a Project Architect to lead design and the technical delivery of projects from schematic design through construction administration.

You will collaborate with senior staff and the construction team, prepare construction documents, coordinate with consultants, manage permitting, and drive constructability reviews while embracing AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency.