Arch – PM

At SHKS Architects, we believe great architecture emerges from curiosity, collaboration, and genuine relationships. We are seeking architects who are excited to work across a diverse range of civic, higher education, historic preservation, single family housing , and community-focused projects while contributing to a studio culture that values mentorship, humor, and design excellence.

SHKS was founded on friendship and that spirit continues to shape our practice today. Our practice has been shaped to be much like the buildings we design: adaptable, resilient, and comfortable. As a mid-sized practice, everyone knows everyone else in both professional and social ways. Emerging professionals work directly with firm leaders and experienced project architects, gaining exposure to all phases of project delivery and opportunities for meaningful professional growth.

We are looking for people who want to contribute to the life of the studio; professionals committed to making our clients’ places and our own workplace more diverse, more comfortable, and more fun. We support continuing education, professional licensure, professional development, and active engagement in the broader design community.

Outside the office, you might find us tending the garden, volunteering with organizations such as Sawhorse Revolution and Furniture Repair Bank, or, weather permitting, returning to the volleyball court.

We make places to support and enrich people’s lives. That’s how we think about the practice, too. We encourage social, environmental, and professional responsibility and participation. SHKS is a place to grow.

• Lead projects through all phases of design and construction, from programming and concept design through construction administration.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and oversee project communication among clients, consultants, contractors, and agency reviewers.
• Lead project meetings, presentations, and decision-making processes.
• Direct and mentor project team members while maintaining quality control throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to design direction, technical development, specifications, and construction administration.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, interviews, and cultivation of client relationships.
• Champion sustainable, equitable, and community-centered design solutions.

• 6+ years of professional experience
• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Architectural licensure is encouraged, but not required.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and consultant coordination.
• Strong understanding of building systems, detailing, permitting, codes, and construction administration.
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bluebeam preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Interest in sustainable, community-focused, and technically rigorous design.

SHKS offers compensation comparable to our peer architecture firms and have our JUST Label 2.0 certification from the International Living Future Institute. We are looking to fill (1) position for a Project Manager/Project Architect ranging between the Architectural Staff 2 level (licensed/unlicensed with over 6 years of experience) up to Project Manager (licensed/unlicensed with 8 or more years of experience) in our Seattle office.

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