Project Architect

Who We Are

HMC Architects/Bassetti is an employee-owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven firm based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC/Bassetti aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Summary

The Project Architect will be responsible for technical development, coordination, design development and construction document phases of a medium to large size projects. Resolves technical, code and agency approval issues and has consultants contact and authority to direct, control, and monitor project activities related to project technical documents. To hold the title as a Project Architect, it is a requirement to hold a state issued architectural license.

This position is located in Seattle, Washington and will support Bassetti Architects, a design studio of HMC Architects.

Position Responsibilities

Engage in professional and respectful interactions with clients and consultants

Cooperate in marketing interviews and writing proposals

Resolve technical issues with client

Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants and vendors

Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful

Monitor technical aspects of projects and project team makeup in assigned studio

Supervise and manage up to four team members for all phases of projects

Monitor employee performance on a daily basis and taking the appropriate action to report both positive and negative performance, prepare and discuss evaluations

Coordinate with team members and consultants for conflicts and discrepancies

Collaborate with appropriate staff to meet goals and objectives of project

Coach, mentor, and provide performance-enhancing feedback of assigned team members

Answer technical questions on assigned projects

Estimate hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within set budget

Assist Project Manager in preparation and implementation of work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing projections and fees for large projects, and coordinate billing

Manage project technical documentation process in conjunction with Project Manager

Collaborate with design and production staff, construction administrator, and consultants

Prepare plans of action with their supervisor for resolving project related problems

Ensure that project conforms to contractual agreement with client, meeting all set budgets, goals, and work assignments for their project team that clearly defines project expectations.

Review documents to ensure quality, coordination and compliance with the requirements of deliverables in all phases

Manage coordination with government agencies, utility companies and resolve plan check and approval issues with the agencies

Manage project team and consultants in appropriate materials and systems selection

Review documents for code compliance in all phases and issue code interpretations

Review cost estimates and conduct value analysis

Review and approve changes in collaboration with the project design team and client

Supervise and resolve issues in preparation of construction documents

May be required to lead Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings in person or virtual

All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

A degree from an accredited college in architecture, interior design, civil engineering or construction management or a degree in Revit drafting from a technical institute is desired.

Licensed Architect in Washington required for Project Architect designation

Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience and demonstrated technical proficiency in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice

Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges

Ability to apprise supervisor and client for status of work

Understand contractual liabilities as they relate to projects including fee calculations and or scope of work

Follows HMC procedures, standards, and protocols

Ensure that HMC and client standards and protocol are followed

Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for architectural/technical decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions

Able to set goals, prioritize and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently

Travel is required on an as-needed basis

The salary range for this position is $76,612 to $114,578

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.