The Seattle studio is seeking a Senior Project Architect with 10-15+ years of experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
- Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
- Leads and participates in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
- Oversees and manages Quality Control reviews at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructability.
- Directs project Quality Assurance efforts and responsible for adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
- Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
- Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
- Oversees project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
- Ensures effective and efficient team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
- Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
- Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
- Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
- Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
- Mentors staff and provides oversight of assignments.
EDCATION & EXPERIENCE- 10-15+ years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
- Architectural license
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you within 1 year of hire: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
PROFICIENCIES- Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Project team organization and management
- Consultant coordination
- Client communication
SOFTWARE- Advanced Revit
- BIM Collaboration software such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360
- Bluebeam Revu, Bluebeam Studio
- Microsoft Office Suite and 365
- Adobe Creative Cloud including presentation skills such as InDesign and Photoshop
- AutoCAD, preferred
- Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting, preferred
- Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay, preferred
- Physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting, preferred
- Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio, preferred
Compensation & BenefitsAt Perkins&Will, we foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay range for this position is between $111,500 and $163,800 commensurate with qualifications. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including, medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, 401k with employer match, PTO and paid holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, life insurance, and learning and development opportunities.
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