Senior Project Architect

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Matching

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, andVision

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Public Transit Stipend

Job summary

Graphite is seeking a Senior Project Architect in Seattle, WA to lead the delivery of high-quality architectural projects from concept through construction. High-rise experience is preferred but not required; you will coordinate with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants and mentor junior staff.

You will guide design development, prepare drawings and specifications, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure adherence to codes and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture is required.
• Architectural license is required.
• Minimum ten years’ experience as a technical architect in mixed-use, commercial, or retail projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and construction materials.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience supervising staff and managing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, team and project coordination with consulting disciplines.
• Support communication among project team, clients, vendors and jurisdictions.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative design solutions.
• Formulate objectives and prioritize design, scheduling and budgeting.
• Interpret concepts and translate into construction systems; ensure quality control.
• Prepare design exhibits, drawings and construction documents.
• Coordinate with managers and consultants to meet project status, budget and deadlines.
• Work with general contractor and subs to maintain schedule and budget.
• Perform daily tasks during construction administration.
• Maintain records of client/architect/contractor activities.
• May conduct site visits, submittals, RFIs and substitutions.
• May travel domestically to visit clients/sites.

Skills

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Client communication

Budget management

Detail oriented

Travel readiness

Construction documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Architectural license

LEED or equivalent certification (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

Description:

Graphite is seeking a Senior Project Architect, with experience in medium to large-scale, complex, design-driven projects. Responsibilities focus on leading the delivery of high-quality architectural projects. High-rise experience is preferred but not required. A qualified candidate’s industry experience and technical skills will drive client projects from concept through construction, including team and consultant coordination and the full range of related permit applications. Strong collaboration skills are fundamental to the Senior Project Architect position, with proven ability to work with and mentor team members.

Graphite’s benefits package includes the following:

• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Public Transit Stipend

If you’re the successful candidate, you align with Graphite’s Core Values of Integrity, Technical Know-How, Exceptional Client Service and Stewardship, and you’re a positive individual who works well independently as well as part of a dynamic and highly qualified team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage clients, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants.
• Support communication among the breadth of the project team, including clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting jurisdictions.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges.
• Identify objectives and formulate options; conceptualize total project and establish key work priorities for development of design, scheduling and budgeting.
• Interpret design concepts by partnering with Senior Designers and translate them into workable construction systems; evaluate alternatives to develop solutions; maintain quality technical and design control.
• Prepare design exhibits, working drawings, specifications and initiate and develop design and construction documents for projects.
  Coordinate and communicate regularly with managers, consultants, and team members regarding project status; ensures work meets clients’ requirements, is timely and completed within budget.
• Work with a general contractor and related sub-contractor to facilitate constructability and help maintain project schedule and budget.
• Perform daily tasks during a project’s construction administration phase.
• Maintain records to document phases of client/architect/contractor relationship and activities.
• May include conducting and documentation of site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction.
• 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.
• Architectural license required.
• Sustainability certification (LEED or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum ten years’ experience as a technical architect with experience in mixed-use, commercial, and/or retail projects. High-rise experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building construction types.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials, standards and codes.
• 5+ years’ experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office Suite.
• Minimum two years’ previous supervisory and personnel management desired.
• 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.
• Hand sketching ability desired.
• Work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Complete tasks with accuracy and a strong attention to detail.
• Consistently meet deadlines, completing tasks as previously defined.
• Understand, track, and meet project budgets.
• Work with integrity, trust and commitment, setting an example for others.
• Ability to travel as needed.