PROJECT ARCHITECT
Wright Architecture is seeking a self-motivated, well-organized, amiable and creative individual with strong graphic and verbal communication skills for a position as Project Architect. Ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of proven architectural experience including at least 2 years as designer, PM or PA on high-rise multi-family affordable housing developments to join our small but dedicated team. You would perform the typical duties of a Project Architect and collaborate with other Project Managers and the Principal on high-rise mass timber office and affordable multiple family housing projects. Work samples should communicate excellence and enthusiasm to illustrate this.
Our design philosophy is rooted in craft and innovation. Our intent is to create evocative, poetic, and responsible designs to elevate the human experience for all of our projects, no matter the size or budget. We foster and thrive in developing long-term client, contractor, and employee relationships.
RESPOSIBILITES TO INCLUDE:
- Coordination and effective communication with clients, engineers and consultants as required for the successful completion of all phases of design.
- Act as the key technical lead in; preparing scope of work, schedules, document quality control, design, detailing, life-safety compliance, and plan and manage design team efforts to effectively to ensure deadlines and budgets are meet.
- Provide feasibility studies, zoning and building code research and manage the preparation of site investigation reports.
- Lead the project by respectfully interacting/ negotiating with planning and building departments. Use the building code to develop architectural plans by providing unique interpretations and fine points of departure that advance the practice of architecture.
- Understand and adhere to the project’s contract requirements. Provide attention to detail at areas of higher risk or deemed critical for the success of the project.
- Demonstrate firm wide leadership by mentoring more junior staff and teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to convey ideas and personal design philosophy.
- Architectural License preferred
- 7+ years of architectural experience including affordable multi-family housing developments.
- Project lead or significant role in mid/high-rise
- Proficiency with zoning and building codes, review, variances and appeals, including but not limited to: City of Portland and other local municipal codes, OSSC, OFC, NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, etc.
- Proficiency in creative physical and 3D modeling and rendering utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch up and Spec Link
- HUD Experience, NCARB, OMSC, FHA, CSI preferred
Wright Architecture, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salary and generous benefits including paid family and medical leave; A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan provides business owners with a simplified method to contribute toward their employees' retirement; socially responsible investment options and employer contributions; continuing education stipends and health insurance. Wright Architecture is a Just Organization and is actively working on issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace; corporate social responsibility; and combating climate change. We look for employees who are interested in joining us in this important and challenging work.
