Licensed Architect

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Architect researches, plans, designs, documents, and supports the construction of residential and commercial projects, including custom homes, remodels, renovations, tenant improvements, and other assigned building projects. Working directly with clients and internal project teams, this role translates functional needs, aesthetic preferences, site conditions, budgets, and schedules into cohesive architectural solutions that comply with applicable zoning requirements, building codes, professional standards, and company expectations.

The Licensed Architect coordinates engineering and consultant information; develops project scopes and proposals; prepares and seals architectural documents within the scope of licensure; and supports permitting, bidding, contract administration, and construction activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Programming & Design Leadership

• Consult with residential and commercial clients to define project goals, functional and spatial needs, design preferences, site considerations, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Develop architectural concepts, space plans, layouts, elevations, and presentations that respond to client needs, site conditions, and project constraints.
• Lead client design reviews, present design and material recommendations, document decisions, obtain approvals, and incorporate authorized revisions into project documents.

Architectural Design & Documentation

• Plan residential and commercial project layouts and coordinate structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, energy, and other consultant elements into a unified design.
• Prepare or oversee drawings, specifications, details, schedules, permit documents, and contract documents using approved CAD and building information modeling software; maintain organized project records and revisions.
• Exercise responsible control over architectural work, perform quality-control reviews for constructability and interdisciplinary coordination, and sign or seal documents in accordance with applicable licensure requirements.

Codes, Zoning & Permitting

• Research and apply zoning, building code, accessibility, energy, land-use, and jurisdictional requirements applicable to residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate permit and land-use submissions, respond to jurisdictional comments, and revise documents to support timely approvals.
• Identify code, site, permitting, or design risks and recommend practical solutions to the General Manager and project team.

Cost, Proposals & Project Coordination

• Collaborate with sales, estimating, project management, and construction teams to define project scope and align residential and commercial designs with budget, schedule, materials, and construction methods.
• Prepare project scopes, architectural fee proposals, consultant requests, and supporting proposal materials; assist with presentations, bid evaluations, and award recommendations as assigned.
• Evaluate design alternatives for feasibility, quality, and cost effectiveness; support value analysis and design modifications throughout the project lifecycle.

Construction Administration & Site Observation

• Administer or support assigned residential and commercial construction contracts in accordance with the contract documents and the Architect’s defined scope of services.
• Conduct periodic site observations to evaluate general conformance with architectural documents; document material deviations or design concerns and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Review assigned submittals, product information, samples, requests for interpretation, and closeout documentation for consistency with design intent and contract requirements.

Team Leadership & Professional Practice

• Direct and review the work of designers, drafters, consultants, and others preparing drawings, specifications, renderings, proposals, and project documents.
• Provide technical guidance, establish documentation standards, and perform quality-control reviews of work before issuance.
• Maintain active architectural licensure and professional development, remain current on residential and commercial codes and practices, and exercise sound professional judgment consistent with public health, safety, and welfare.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Current, active architect license in Oregon, in good standing, or ability to obtain Oregon registration within an agreed timeframe. Additional state registrations may be required based on project locations.

• Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program or other education and experience satisfying applicable registration requirements.
• Progressive architectural experience in residential and commercial design, renovations, tenant improvements, construction documentation, and construction-phase services; custom residential experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Chief Architect, or comparable architectural design software, along with Microsoft 365 and presentation tools.
• Thorough working knowledge of residential and commercial construction methods, structural systems, building materials, accessibility, zoning, permitting, and applicable building codes.
• Experience coordinating engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, jurisdictions, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to prepare and review drawings, specifications, project scopes, fee proposals, contract documents, reports, and design agreements with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong client communication, presentation, listening, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and design changes while maintaining organized records and responsive communication.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to meet company insurance requirements.
• Ability to maintain a substance-free working environment.