Technical Architect
$105,000–$105,000 year
HybridPortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead technical development of complex, mid- to large-scale projects through design, documentation, and construction, ensuring alignment with project goals and firm standards. Serve as a technical authority on building systems, constructability, code compliance, and detailing while championing quality through QA/QC reviews. Guide project teams through technical decision-making, balancing performance, cost, schedule, sustainability, and long-term building success. Collaborate with designers, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical challenges and support construction administration efforts including RFIs, submittals, and field observations. Mentor emerging professionals and advance firmwide technical standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- Current architectural licensure
- Minimum of 15+ years of professional architectural experience
- Significant expertise in technical design, detailing, construction documentation, and project delivery
- Extensive knowledge of building codes, accessibility (ADA), life safety, building systems, and construction standards
- Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating complex building projects through all phases of design and construction
- Advanced proficiency in Revit
- Strong commitment to BIM-integrated project delivery
- Strong understanding of interdisciplinary coordination, constructability, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions
- Ability to mentor and guide project teams while fostering technical excellence across the firm
- This position is in office 4 days week, with the ability to work remotely one day per week
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with public sector projects, such as PreK-12 Education, Higher Education, Government Projects or other Civic facilities
- Experience leading technical reviews, QA/QC initiatives, or developing firmwide technical standards
- Knowledge of sustainable building systems and green building certifications (e.g., LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge)
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Revit, and other Sustainability Software
- Experience mentoring architects and design professionals or serving in a firm-wide technical leadership role
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