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NAC · 8 hours ago

Project Architect (Architect II or III)

Spokane, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$76K/yr - $121K/yr

8+ years exp

NAC is seeking a Project Architect who blends technical proficiency with a designer’s soul to contribute innovative design ideas and drive thoughtful solutions. This role involves producing high-quality drawings, collaborating with clients and consultants, and ensuring project outcomes reflect design excellence and technical precision.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Design Forward – Contribute innovative design ideas that reflect context, creativity, and client vision

Lead the Details – Independently produce high-quality drawings, specifications, and materials selections

Collaborate Creatively – Work alongside clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure seamless, inspired outcomes

Problem Solve with Purpose – Apply your judgment to evaluate and implement architectural solutions for projects of medium to large complexity

Administer with Intent – Conduct construction site visits, review RFIs/submittals, and support project follow-through

Balance & Budget – Stay aligned with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations

Support the Vision – Ensure documents and deliverables reflect both design excellence and technical precision

Licensed Architect who works independently and is responsible for finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction

Participates in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project

Coordinates on the planning and development of construction and design document production, and provide technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documents

Responsible to conduct construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews

Liaises with Project Management, other architects, and consultants

Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects

Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation and development of novel concepts and methods

Participates in preparing reports and specifications. Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations

Responsible to follow project budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager

Responsible to monitor personal billing and works at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasks

Responsible to coordinate with clients, project team, consultants, and contractors to ensure trust and confidence

Provide leadership and oversight of a team of project architects, project associates and interns

Provide leadership for client meetings

Assists in analyses of design, design data, and planning as it relates to project scope

Contribute innovative design solutions that consistently capture the intended design vision

Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and community

May participate in marketing efforts and lead presentations to prospective clients

Qualification

RevitAdobe Creative SuiteZoningBuilding codesSketchUpRhinoHealthcare experienceCommunicatorDetail-drivenCreative confidenceClient focusedTeam player

Required

Proficiency in Revit required

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required

SketchUp or Rhino required

Lumion, Enscape and V-Ray are a plus

Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc)

Ability to generate and articulate impactful design ideas

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Organized and efficient with a focus on quality, timelines, and collaboration

Passion for providing exceptional client service

Collaborative and professional work ethic