Project Architect (Architect II or III)

NAC Architecture

$77K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited university preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of architecture-related experience in a professional setting.
  • Healthcare and/or education experience highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp or Rhino required; Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray a plus.
  • Strong working knowledge of zoning, building codes, and regulatory agency requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute innovative design ideas reflecting context and client vision.
  • Produce high-quality drawings, specifications, and materials selections independently.
  • Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams for inspired outcomes.
  • Evaluate and implement architectural solutions for medium to large complexity projects.
  • Conduct construction site visits, review RFIs/submittals, and support project follow-through.
  • Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
  • Lead teams of project architects, associates, and interns, fostering collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in healthcare and education sectors.
  • Collaborative team environment that values creative solutions.
  • Professional development opportunities through project leadership and presentations.
  • Flexibility around occasional project-related travel.
  • Access to advanced design tools and a commitment to design excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Project Architect - Bring Vision to Life, Design with Purpose
  • Location: Seattle, WA
  • Full-Time - Exempt
  • Salary: Architect II - $77,000 - 104,000/Architect III - $89,000 - $125,000
  • HEALTHCARE and/or EDUCATION EXPERIENCE HIGHLY PREFERRED


What You'll Do - Your Design in Action
  • Design Forward - Contribute innovative design ideas that reflect context, creativity, and client vision.
  • Lead the Details - Independently produce high-quality drawings, specifications, and materials selections.
  • Collaborate Creatively - Work alongside clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure seamless, inspired outcomes.
  • Problem Solve with Purpose - Apply your judgment to evaluate and implement architectural solutions for projects of medium to large complexity.
  • Administer with Intent - Conduct construction site visits, review RFIs/submittals, and support project follow-through.
  • Balance & Budget - Stay aligned with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
  • Support the Vision - Ensure documents and deliverables reflect both design excellence and technical precision.


Requirements

Competencies
  • Design Tools: Proficiency in Revit required; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required; SketchUp or Rhino required; Lumion, Enscape and V-Ray are a plus.
  • Technical Know-How: Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc).
  • Creative Confidence: Ability to generate and articulate impactful design ideas.
  • Strong Communicator: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-Driven: Organized and efficient with a focus on quality, timelines, and collaboration.
  • Client Focused: Passion for providing exceptional client service.
  • Team Player: Collaborative and professional work ethic.
Essential Functions
  • Licensed Architect who works independently and is responsible for finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction
  • Participates in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project
  • Coordinates on the planning and development of construction and design document production, and provide technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documents
  • Responsible to conduct construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews
  • Liaises with Project Management, other architects, and consultants
  • Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects
  • Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation and development of novel concepts and methods
  • Participates in preparing reports and specifications. Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations
  • Responsible to follow project budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager
  • Responsible to monitor personal billing and works at maximizing team's quality and efficiency in assigned tasks
  • Responsible to coordinate with clients, project team, consultants, and contractors to ensure trust and confidence
  • Provide leadership and oversight of a team of project architects, project associates and interns
  • Provide leadership for client meetings
  • Assists in analyses of design, design data, and planning as it relates to project scope
  • Contribute innovative design solutions that consistently capture the intended design vision
  • Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and community
  • May participate in marketing efforts and lead presentations to prospective clients
Your Background - The Foundation of Your Success
  • Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited university (preferred).
  • Experience: Minimum 8 years of architecture-related experience in a professional setting. Healthcare/Education experience preferred.
  • Travel: Occasional project-related travel required.

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