Project Architect – Retail

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Seattle is seeking a fully competent professional architect to perform architectural design and development for new construction and major alterations. The Project Architect will coordinate the architectural work across entire projects, including specifications and construction administration, with a focus on retail contexts.

The role emphasizes leading design development, coordinating staff, ensuring client satisfaction, and traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Architecture required.
• Minimum six years’ experience as an architect with retail focus.
• Architectural license desired.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials, standards and codes.
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• MEP coordination experience preferred.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identifies objectives and formulates options; prioritizes design work.
• Prepares designs, drawings, specs and construction documents.
• Interprets concepts and develops workable construction systems.
• Coordinates and leads architecture and interior design staff.
• Communicates project status with managers and clients.
• Maintains records of client/architect/contractor relations.
• May perform various architectural staff duties as needed.
• May conduct design and technical presentations for team/clients.
• May require domestic travel to visit clients/sites.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Clear communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Deadline orientation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture

Architectural license desired

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Description

This is a fully competent professional architect who will perform architectural design and development work for projects involving construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities. Position is responsible for coordinating architectural work for entire projects. The scope and role of the Project Architect may fluctuate from project to project. Typically includes coordination of specifications and construction administration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifies objectives and formulates options; conceptualizes total project and establish key work priorities for development of design, scheduling and budgeting.
• Prepares designs, working drawings, specifications and initiates and develops design and construction documents for projects.
• Interprets design concepts by partnering with Senior Designers and translates them into workable construction systems; evaluates alternatives to develop solutions; maintains quality technical and design control.
• Coordinates/leads the work of architecture and interior design staff that complete design or production work, and construction documents.
• Coordinates and communicates regularly with managers, consultants, and team members regarding project status; ensures work meets clients’ requirements, is timely and completed within budget.
• Maintains records to document phases of client/architect/contractor relationship and activities.
• May perform a variety of architectural staff level duties as needed and depending on the scope of the project.
• May work with client to confirm objectives and formulate options; may prepare and conduct design and technical presentations for team and/or clients.
• May require domestic travel to visit clients and/or project sites.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field required.
• Minimum six years’ experience as an architect with experience in retail.
• Architectural license desired.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials, standards and codes.
• Effectively works on Personal Computer platforms, including programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office suite;hand sketching ability preferred.
• MEP coordination experience preferred.
• Minimum two years previous supervisory and personnel management desired.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively create presentations and communicate concepts to clients and associates using various software applications.
• Works effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Completes tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detail.
• Consistently meets deadlines, completing tasks as previously defined.
• Works with integrity, trust and commitment, setting an example for others.
• Ability to travel as needed.