Project Architect

Graham Baba Architects is a vibrant Pacific Northwest architecture firm recognized for the successful place-making of commercial, residential and arts spaces. Clients hire us to bring new life to buildings, communities, and town centers, and we’re proud of our strong body of work across the Pacific Northwest that fosters socially diverse places where people feel welcome and thrive.

We’re searching for a full-time Project Architect who thrives in a collaborative environment. If you’re a design enthusiast with a proven track record of managing the technical transition from drawing board to job site, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit software, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• Design and detail-oriented generalist with experience in a variety of project types and scales
• 8 to 12 years of experience in Architecture, working in teams and leading/managing projects (preferred candidates with license)
• Solid written and graphics communications skills
• Ability to lead a project from inception to completion, either independently or with a team
• Demonstrated passion for collaboration with team members and coordination of work with engineers and other consultants
• Familiarity with Land Use and Building Code research and providing code summary analyses
• Experience with Quality Control review of Construction Documents
• Proficiency with technical building design and details for tenant improvement and new construction
• A love of juggling multiple roles and project types/sizes, and the diversity of experience that comes from this
• Thrive working within multiple roles, project types & scales, with an ability to effectively balance diverse project responsibilities and sizes while maintaining a high standard of design excellence
• Excitement for being a part of a fun-loving firm and a desire to contribute and participate in the office’s culture

Other Qualifications of Interest

• Planning and design of community-oriented public projects
• Restaurant and food service planning and design
• Residential planning and design
• Urban design and master planning
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and fee estimate structure
• Interest and willingness to provide firm-wide support for design technology tools, including Revit, rendering software, etc.
• Background and experience in product/industrial design
• Fabrication/construction experience a plus!

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $85,000 - $110,000. Final salary decisions are determined by local market, a candidate’s skillset, years of experience, and internal equity. 
• Company-paid medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution
• 80 hours of accrued vacation, 56 hours of accrued sick/safe time, 8 paid holidays
• Annual discretionary profit sharing contribution (dependent upon firm profitability)
• Annual discretionary performance bonus (dependent upon firm profitability)
• Reimbursement for Washington State Architectural license fees plus support for seeking licensure
• 50% coverage of AIA membership dues
• $500 annual continuing education benefit
• Half-time pay for approved volunteer activities up to 40 hours per year 
• Company-paid Orca card 
• A core culture that supports work life balance

Graham Baba Architects is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds, gender identification, ethnicities, age, religion and beliefs. We uphold a non-discrimination policy in all aspects of our employment.

We are committed to social justice and equity transparency. Graham Baba Architects is a JUST 2.0 label holding company with the International Living Future Institute’s disclosure program.