Project Architect – Retail Focus

AHL’s office in downtown Honolulu is seeking a Project Architect with retail experience to join our highly creative and collaborative team. The successful candidate will be responsible for management, team, and consultant coordination, and oversight of production and design of fast‑paced full build‑out and tenant‑improvement retail projects.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university required, with an architecture degree or focus preferred.
• Minimum of seven years substantial experience in all phases of architecture, including three years of substantial project architect and management experience of retail projects.
• State of Hawaii registration preferred, other states considered. LEED accreditation preferred.
• Candidates on an active pathway to architectural licensure will also be considered.

• Substantial knowledge of retail project systems and procedures for design, management, and production of construction and design development documents.
• Thorough knowledge of architectural planning, detailing, drafting, construction materials, and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of related engineering principles and building codes.
• Proficiency in Revit and a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with 3D software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Manages technical direction, coordination, and production of retail projects, including non‑retail work as office workloads may change.
• Coordinates design of the project with both outside consultants and in‑house project teams.
• Coordinates all design and technical details.
• Designs and develops technical design concepts, plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Manages the preparation of design drawings by other designers.
• Reviews documents for code compliance.
• Assists with design and production relating to more complicated areas of construction documents and aids in solutions to general architectural problems.
• Acts as job captain in the absence of this position.

AHL is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex including gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, marital status, sexual orientation, credit history or arrest and court record, or any other status protected by federal or state law.