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Project Architect (10+ years)

Job Details

Portland, OR
$106,000.00 - $126,000.00 Salary/year

Description

The Project Architect with 10 or more years of experience provides important experience and responsibility to a project team.  They are experienced specialists with a single passion to help others get unblocked on technical topics.  They don’t manage a team and are often a strategic resource to the entire firm.  The Project Architect is the in-house, subject matter expert for architectural detailing, assemblies, code compliance and solving complex challenges.

As an experienced Project Architect, you will be an integral, full-time team member in our Architectural group as you:

  • Maintain a strong interest in solving problems through collaborative design and systems thinking,

  • Plan and develop or adapt prototypical architectural projects with varying degrees of complexity both individually and as part of a team,

  • Multi-task, establish priorities, and effectively communicate with team members, clients, and consultants as needed,

  • Use strong technical proficiency in detailing, with a good understanding of building and accessibility codes,

  • Ensure a high standard of excellence regarding the constructability of architectural sets with reviews throughout the phases of design and construction.

  • Show knowledge and experience in all phases of a project, from kick off to construction administration,

  • Maintain an interest in client management and ability to balance the needs of multiple project stakeholders.

A successful candidate is highly communicative, possesses the ability to motivate others to reach finite milestones, and is capable of being a knowledge expert for project teams.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in architecture
  • Architectural License
  • 10 years’ experience minimum in architecture
  • Detailed knowledge of local, city and state code requirements
  • Experience in all phases of architectural projects
  • Experience designing and coordinating complex building systems
  • Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and graphic skills
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills

 

Position Preferences:

  • Public Sector work experience, especially Higher Education, K-12 education, civic and federal government project types.
  • Proficiency with Architectural software programs: Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

 

Salary Range:

This position offers $106,000 - $126,000 per year with a midpoint at $116,000.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience and market.

 

 

Benefits: 

  • 100% Employer-paid insurance for staff, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
  • 3 weeks’ vacation plus sick leave, 9 paid holidays including 2 “flex” days.
  • FSA plan for dependent care and transportation costs.
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Professional licensing and certification support
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