Project Architect / Manager

Ink Built Architecture is a women-owned firm in Portland doing affordable housing, shelter, and community-centered design across the region. We talk (a lot) about equity, affordability, racial justice, sustainability, and climate — because none of it means anything if the benefits aren't shared by everyone.

We're a small firm, which means everyone wears ALL the hats. We're looking for someone ready to run their own project(s) start to finish — client, GC, consultants, internal team — with independent drive and a collaborative spirit. Someone who loves empowering others, is here because the mission matters, and knows that means jumping into Revit as readily as leading a design review.

Role Description This is a senior-level role: we need 8 years of experience with proven ownership of projects and team leadership from early design through construction. Multi-family and affordable housing experience is strongly preferred. The Project Architect / Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Portland, OR.

This role requires in-office work at least 50% of the time — we Sketch together on Mondays, and being present with the team matters to how we work. The rest of the week flexes between office and remote. We think a GIF is worth a thousand words. And we really, really love what we do.

In order to apply to this role send your resume and work samples to work@inkbuilt.com. Applications missing this step will not be reviewed.

What you'll own:

• One or more 30-100 unit (or equivalent) projects, early design through construction admin
• Client relationships — budget, schedule, and quality, clearly communicated
• Consultant coordination across structural, MEP, civil, and specialty disciplines
• Schedules, budgets, and risk flags, tracked and managed
• Mentorship for job captains and design staff on your team
• Scope and fee conversations, in partnership with our Principals
• Permitting, code compliance, and jurisdictional relationships
• Ink Built's presence in client meetings, public hearings, and design review

What you bring:

• 8 years leading projects from early design through construction — required
• Multi-family and affordable housing experience — strongly preferred
• Fully proficient in Revit — and the judgment to know when to delegate it
• A track record of managing consultants, budgets, and schedules independently
• Communication skills that turn friction into forward motion
• A collaborative mindset — no territory-guarding here
• Solid command of building and zoning code
• Genuine alignment with housing justice, equity, and sustainability

The good stuff: $90–104K salary (negotiable per our internal framework) · 4-day, 36-hour work week · 2 weeks PTO 2 additional structured weeks (we close for Summer & Winter Break) · 10 flexible holidays · health insurance · Simple IRA with 3% match · $1,000/year professional development · cell phone/internet reimbursement