Sr. Architectural Design Specialist - Construction

Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party®; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party® is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer for Construction & Facilities in Vancouver, WA. The role focuses on developing and managing complex CAD drawings and construction documents for remodels, expansions, and new facilities.

You will collaborate with design leadership, construction managers, real estate, facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure designs are cost-effective, compliant with codes, and aligned with internal standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in architectural drafting, design development, or CAD.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiar with BIM workflows and building codes, ADA, life-safety and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, revise, and manage CAD drawings and construction documents.
• Coordinate with design leadership, PMs, real estate, facilities, operations, procurement, IT, regulatory stakeholders, architects, and consultants.
• Identify design risks, constructability concerns, and compliance issues early in the lifecycle.
• Help maintain and improve design standards, drafting templates, and documentation processes.
• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of construction design documentation for capital projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Building codes

ADA compliance

Life-safety

Permitting

Construction specifications

Coordination with teams

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate degree in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD and Revit

Job description

Senior Architectural Designer – Construction & Facilities

Job Description

In this role, you will develop, review, revise, and manage complex CAD drawings, construction documents, design packages, and project documentation supporting remodels, expansions, and new construction projects. You’ll partner with design leadership, construction managers, real estate and facilities, operations, procurement, IT, regulatory stakeholders, architects, and consultants to create practical, cost-effective design solutions. This includes reviewing architectural and engineering plans, specifications, submittals, change requests, RFIs, and addenda to ensure alignment with project requirements, organizational standards, and regulatory guidelines. You will also support construction administration activities; identify design risks, constructability concerns, and compliance issues early in the project lifecycle; and assist in evaluating project scope, schedule impacts, and design-related costs. You’ll help maintain and continuously improve design standards, drafting standards, templates, specifications, and documentation processes to support the team’s overall success and facility experience. This role leads the development, coordination, and execution of construction design documentation for capital projects, remodels, expansions, and new facility development. You will help ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, consistent with internal standards, and compliant with applicable building codes and regulatory requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years of experience in architectural drafting, design development, construction documentation, or computer-aided design
• Passion for commercial construction and facility design, with a strong foundation in design coordination, technical documentation, and code compliance
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, with strong drafting, design documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with BIM workflows, building codes, ADA requirements, life-safety regulations, permitting processes, and construction specifications
• Skilled in collaborating with real estate and facilities teams, operations, procurement, construction managers, architects, consultants, and field leadership
• Able to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, timelines, and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience developing, maintaining, or improving design standards, templates, specifications, and documentation processes preferred
• Experience with specialty healthcare, clinical, or technically complex facilities—and medical or diagnostic equipment coordination—preferred.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Drafting Technology, CAD, Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Background in architectural drafting, commercial construction, design development, construction documentation, or facility design
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, engineering documentation, construction processes, and construction specifications
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable building codes, ADA requirements, life-safety regulations, and permitting processes
• Experience reviewing and coordinating architectural and engineering plans for construction projects
• Ability to independently lead design coordination efforts and resolve technical design challenges
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

Additional Requirements

This 2-year contract-to-hire opportunity is located in Vancouver, WA and requires 3 days of hybrid work in-office. The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $48-$52 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.