Job SummaryThe
Project Architect leads the technical development, coordination, and documentation for medium- to large-scale architectural projects. The role oversees project quality, code compliance, consultant coordination, and technical problem-solving from design development through construction documents. It also includes supervising team members, managing technical workflows, resolving agency approval issues, and ensuring project deliverables meet contractual, budget, and quality expectations. An architectural license is required to hold the Project Architect title.
This position is located in
Seattle, WA and will support Bassetti Architects, a design studio of HMC Architects. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.
Responsibilities- Lead technical development, design development, and construction document phases of medium-large projects.
- Resolve technical, code, and agency approval issues; direct and coordinate consultants.
- Supervise and manage up to four project team members across all phases.
- Monitor team performance, provide coaching, conduct evaluations.
- Coordinate project documentation, quality reviews, and compliance checks at all stages.
- Collaborate with design, production, construction admin, and external consultants.
- Manage coordination with government agencies and resolve plan check/approval issues.
- Review cost estimates, conduct value analysis, and approve project changes.
- Assist with work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing projections, and billing.
- Lead or participate in client, consultant, and OAC meetings.
Requirements- Degree in architecture, interior design, civil engineering, construction management, or Revit drafting (preferred).
- Licensed Architect (required for Project Architect title).
- Minimum 7 years of architectural practice with strong technical proficiency in all documentation phases.
- Ability to communicate clearly, delegate tasks, and keep supervisors/clients updated.
- Understanding of contracts, fee calculations, and scope management.
- Strong judgment, decision-making skills, and ability to prioritize/manage work efficiently.
- Must follow company standards, protocols, and quality expectations.
- Ability to travel as needed.
The salary range for this position is $85,065 - $131,972.
The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate's qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.
