Experienced Architect and Project Lead (DeForest Architects)

DeForest Architects is inventive, thoughtful, collaborative, and in need of an Architect and Project Manager. We have a sunny studio in Seattle, WA with views of Portage Bay, and another in Lake Tahoe, CA, as well as a slate of exciting projects on the boards. Learn more about our work and unique client process at https://www.deforestarchitects.com/process.

We need strong design and project leadership skills gained from a minimum of 12 years of experience working on challenging projects in all phases, including at least 5 years on complex custom single-family residential projects. We expect a qualified candidate to adjust quickly to our process and projects and to collaborate with our principals and team to lead projects within 6 months. Technical knowledge and thoughtful detailing are a must. Excellent communication – with clients and team – and organizational skills should be second nature. We seek:

• Idea people who are also capable of contributing to projects from start to finish,
• Collaborators who share their initiative, inspiration, and enthusiasm,
• Professionals who combine wide expertise with a spirit of discovery, and
• Talented designers who are devoted to serving clients.

Other qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years of overall experience in the field with at least 5 years working on custom residential projects
• Experience managing all phases of design and construction administration
• Knowledge of wood frame construction and detailing
• Experience with complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting
• Proficiency with ArchiCAD preferred
• Licensure in WA or CA preferred, but not required
• Self-sufficient, great team player and responsible time management
• A good sense of humor is a prerequisite!

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to multiple project teams as needed.
• Provide support for project teams and principals.
• Project management including client and team communication.
• Design under the supervision of project leads and principals.
• Design document production.
• Construction document production, including details and specifications.
• Consultant coordination.
• Code research and compliance, handle complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting.

Compensation:

• 24 days of paid time off - includes holidays and health time.
• Annual bonuses.
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match.
• Health and vision plan.
• Continuing education stipend.

All applicants must be local to the area, (or willing to relocate at your own expense) and legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.