We are a global architecture, engineering, planning, and technology firm defining the cities of tomorrow.

By connecting design and technology, we change how people experience their built environment. We work across disciplines to create the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, and efficient infrastructure that shapes the way people live, move, learn, and heal.

With over 3,000 employees and 60+ offices around the world, we understand what it takes to work locally and scale globally.

Most of the things you’ll work on:

• Functions as project architect with a wide variety of responsibility on several local projects
• Ensure approved design and concept is maintained through coordination.
• Manages, develops and mentors assigned team members
• Analyze project objectives and create work plans for owner and consultant coordination and execution of tasks internally
• Ensures accurate preparation of project documents by collaborating and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal team members in various IBI Group offices
• Evaluates and documents code compliance
• Resolves complex technical and design issues across disciplines 
• Understand and maintain the project manual, including technical specifications 
• Studies and consults with outside professionals and societies in furtherance of business development goals and personal development
• Keeps informed of new developments and systems, codes, and technologies that influence project work 
• Responsible for enhancing quality standards and procedural standards for project teams and Living+ sector
• Presents designs and documentation for internal review and external approval
• Delivers coordination and documentation to meet client and internal expectations in close collaboration with internal team and delivers high quality architectural work product

You'll need to have:

• 6-12 years of experience working in an architectural firm
• Deep understanding and experience with Revit
• Licensed Architect preferred
• University degree in Architecture, NAAB-accredited degree required
• Experience directing junior team members for short and long-range goals
• Background with residential-commercial mixed-use projects and high-rise required
• Local Seattle/Bellevue area project experience preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and thorough understanding of construction documents
• Construction/Contract administration experience preferred
• An ability to understand and develop architectural ideas, independently, and collaboratively
• Effective communicator through technical documents, crafting visual presentations, and verbal/in person presentations
• Comfortable communicating with clients/consultants daily
• Comfortable communicating with construction manager and site teams
• Comfortable with regular site visits and field observation
• Ideal candidates must be a team player who is well organized, detail oriented, thrives on complex challenges, focused professional, design driven, accurate, and able to meet deadlines under pressure

We are currently in a work from home model during COVID-19, you will need to be local to return to the office once restrictions are lifted.

When we do return to the office we're located on the 10th floor of 801 Second Avenue, in the historic Norton Building with sweeping views of Puget Sound to the West and Mount Rainier to the South, IBI Group’s Seattle office is situated in the heart of downtown Seattle.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.