Senior Project Architect - Seattle

Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.Leads and participates in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.Oversees and manages Quality Control reviews at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructability.Directs project Quality Assurance efforts and responsible for adherence with Perkins&Will standards.Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.Oversees project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.Ensures effective and efficient team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.Mentors staff and provides oversight of assignments. Compensation & Benefits At Perkins&Will, we foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.