Senior Project Architect — Lead Design & Construction Delivery

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

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.