DAHLIN is an award-winning architecture, planning and interior design firm with 180+ multi-cultural professionals located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same Passion for Place® starts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.
We are seeking an energetic, confident, and highly motivated Architect to help grow our High-Rise sector and team in Bellevue, WA. This experienced professional is a fully competent architect in all conventional aspects of architecture, and works with the Project Manager to proactively produce technical design aspects of assigned major projects, including the investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client’s needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides professional architectural consultation from Schematic Design through building permit submittal and Construction Administration for high-rise projects.
Coordinates all project architect related efforts and technical design, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects through all phases of development, including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
Reviews drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
Actively monitors and ensures the schedule, budgets, and scope of work is brought to completion and to the client's satisfaction.
Actively provides and monitors project communications, documentation, and project team assignments.
Serves as the secondary contact liaison.
Assists in presentations to the client on technical and design solutions.
Maintains and grows client relationships.
Works collaboratively with other staff; may provide technical guidance to less experiences staff and can redline others' work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
Self-confident; tenacious while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff.
Strong skills in Revit/BIM REQUIRED; SketchUp modeling; NewForma program strongly preferred.
Experienced in the development and monitoring of BIM execution plans REQUIRED.
Experienced in large Type 1, High- Rise projects and generating entitlement and building permit submissions REQUIRED.
Experienced in Construction Documents and Construction Administration.
Adept at coordinating multiple consultants, both for architect and owner.
Able to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff.
Open to implementing 3rd party documentation assistance.
Commitment to their own professional growth as an architect.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & CERTIFICATION:
Active architectural license in the state of Washington REQUIRED.
8+ years of demonstrated relevant experience as an Architect and Project Architect.
Experience with City of Bellevue entitlement and building permit process preferred.
Graduate of a NAAB accredited 4 or 5 year architecture school.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or visa sponsorship.
We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.
Salary range: $90,000 -$112,500 depending on qualifications. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
Please Note…
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.dahlingroup.com/careers. Including a link to an online portfolio is a huge plus! Real people review every application, so we regret that due to the large volume of inquiries, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding the status of applications. We'll be sure to contact you if we need more information. Apply now!
DAHLIN is committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse community of professionals. As such, women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
DAHLIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
We do not accept resumes from recruiters, placement agencies, or other staffing vendors who have not signed an agreement with us. Unsolicited resumes will be ineligible for referral fees.
D A H L I N: PASSION FOR PLACE.
DAHLIN is a diverse architecture and planning practice of 180 multi-cultural professionals working with developers, municipalities and private clients. We successfully support client relationships by matching our expertise with their expectations and goals – listening and effectively collaborating to craft sustainable communities and urban environments. Our design solutions are innovative, real and achievable. Our people are passionate about creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being.
P L A C E M A K I N G:
We are driven by the vision of enhancing environments where people live and interact so that they feel the meaning of "place". Designing with relevant vernacular and in context, we partner with our clients to create healthy communities that celebrate diverse lifestyles and the natural environment.
L E G A C Y O F D E S I G N:
Our design solutions are innovative, real and proven by a history of built projects that enrich peoples’ lives and are financially successful. We bring a collaborative approach to sustainable design that is creative, persistent and responsive to the changing nature of community.
C O M M I ...T M E N T:
We embrace change and opportunity with enthusiasm to increase value for our employee-owned firm. Transparency and continuous improvement are integral to our financial goals – allowing us to provide the platform for thought leadership, education and giving back in our communities.
C U L T U R E:
Our diverse, multi-cultural, smart, talented people are rewarded for motivation, initiative, collaboration and achievement. We insist on a positive, engaging workplace where compassionate interaction, meaningful debate, and sharing of knowledge and new ideas are expected.