Project Architect & PM: Civic & Community Design Lead

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Simple IRA

PTO 4–5 weeks

Holidays 8

Community service hours

Professional development budget

ARE study reimbursement

Flexible hours

Summer hours

Job summary

SHKS Architects in Seattle seeks an experienced Project Manager/Project Architect to lead projects through all design and construction phases, from programming and concept design through construction administration.

You will be the primary day-to-day client contact, manage work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets, and mentor team members while upholding design quality. We value collaborative culture and community-centered, sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of professional experience.
• Professional degree in Architecture is required.
• Architectural licensure is encouraged but not required.
• Experience managing projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and consultant coordination.
• Strong understanding of building systems, detailing, permitting, codes, and construction administration.
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bluebeam preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of design and construction, from programming and concept design through construction administration.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and oversee project communication among clients, consultants, contractors, and agency reviewers.
• Lead project meetings, presentations, and decision-making processes.
• Direct and mentor project team members while maintaining quality control throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to design direction, technical development, specifications, and construction administration.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, interviews, and cultivation of client relationships.
• Champion sustainable, equitable, and community-centered design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

SHKS Architects in Seattle seeks an experienced Project Manager/Project Architect to lead projects through all design and construction phases, from programming and concept design through construction administration.

You will be the primary day-to-day client contact, manage work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets, and mentor team members while upholding design quality. We value collaborative culture and community-centered, sustainable design.