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This Opportunity Our Seattle studio is searching for a highly motivated Project Architect. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-disciplinary design practice along with a broad interest in a variety of other project types. This individual will be creative to the core, one who is driven by success, and embraces being part of a high performance, best-in-class team. They will be a strong team player able to work in fast-paced collaborative environment and interested in working for a diverse, multi-disciplinary, multi-sector, global reaching firm.
The Project Architect will be responsible for effectively interacting and collaborating with a broad range of service providers (architects, clients, engineers, contractors, suppliers, regulators, etc.). They will manage the fundamental aspect of project delivery for the design and construction documentation to the construction administration.
This position reports into our Seattle studio but the position is based in Vancouver, BC.
Key Responsibilities

• Developing new project opportunities within the region
• Managing fundamental aspects of project delivery, from the design and construction documentation to construction administration and interior architecture (through site preparation to building completion).
• Participating directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects.
• Assigning, coordinating and reviewing the work (especially technical) of project teams; including engineering and specialty consultants.
• Developing, organizing and reviewing building plans and design documents for municipal approvals
• Determining and scheduling different stages of the design process according to client and/or construction manager needs.
• Ensuring that projects meet code, environmental, safety, structural, zoning and aesthetic standards.
• Understanding project financials and contractual commitments.
• Confidently managing contract administration phase of projects including, Change order Process, Additional Service Notifications, and Completion Certification Process.
• Monitoring progress and ascertaining whether stages of the construction administration are in compliance with building plans and project deadlines.
• Responsible for internal project controls: labor projection and schedule adherence.
• Communicating closely with the senior leadership to implement the project, team, studio and firm vision
• Maintain accurate project reporting in ERP (BST) and coordinate billing process
• Additional duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Comfortable working within the setting of a fully integrated global interiors, architecture, planning and landscape architecture firm
• Strategy & Planning Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration Skills, including the ability to work in an open team environment
• Problem Solving and Analysis Skills
• Time Management and Organization Skills
• Initiative and desire to learn
• Open and receptive to coaching, ability to assimilate feedback and learn quickly from it
• Able to work independently and know when to reach out for guidance
• Travel to project work sites as needed

Education & Experience

• Licensed Architect with AIBC is preferred or in progress
• 5 years Undergraduate and Post graduate education in Architecture or equivalent from internationally recognized post-secondary institution
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an architectural firm
• 5 -8 years experience overseeing and manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in REVIT (minimum of 5 years of working knowledge)
• Experience managing projects in REVIT, Code Book and Clarity
• Other graphic software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and 3D rendering programs are an asset

• LEED accreditation is an asset

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Benefit of working at B+H People represent our most valued asset. By investing in our employees, we are also investing in the ongoing success of our company. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, People First benefits package to promote health and wellness, enhance work/life balance and ensure long-term stability for our employees and their families.

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, vision, and dental with no waiting period
• Employer paid Disability, Life, & AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus program
• And much more!

Our Firm B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in design, sustainability, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of over 60 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world. Working from studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, we are creating the framework around which people live their lives. We believe in the power of design to elevate our lives and are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being, and enhance the health of our planet.
For more information about our firm please visit www.bharchitects.com and https://bhadvancestrategy.com
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. B+H is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Individual accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who meet required qualifications. Please advise us at any time during the recruitment process.