Project Architect Jobs in Washington
Project Architect jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in commercial construction, civic and institutional design, healthcare facility development, and the technology campus market that has reshaped the greater Seattle region. Most openings sit in Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane, where firms such as NBBJ, Perkins&Will, and the Swinerton family of companies maintain long-term project pipelines and recruit at every level from emerging professional through senior project architect. The most sought-after specializations are mixed-use commercial, healthcare, and sustainable design with LEED credentials. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for an Project Architect - Retail / F&B to join our Consumer Experiences Market team in Seattle, WA! You will be working in our Consumer Experiences (CX) Market, where you will have the opportunity to design and deliver on various types of fast-moving retail and Food & Beverage projects that anticipate the needs and lifestyle shifts of evolving users.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our new Project Architect will be primarily responsible for overseeing the development and execution of architectural construction documents. They work closely with outside consultants and provide guidance to internal project teams through all phases of design and documentation. They will also be responsible for coordinating construction administration and project close-out activities.
- Oversee the production and coordination of contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications.
- Primary focus is ensuring completeness of the work in alignment with the project contract and design intent, maintaining MG2 quality standards, and coordinating consultant deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal design staff on the integration of design generated deliverables into contract documents and specifications.
- Individuals must display a detailed understanding of how jurisdictional requirements, client standards, and programmatic guidelines impact and inform design.
- Coordinate project deliverables with external consultants and project partners.
- Generate complete and comprehensive code research and feasibility studies, including required coordination with AHJ representatives. This may include scheduling and participating in pre-submittal or design review meetings.
- Provide administrative support for project teams including, creating meeting agendas and minutes, updating project trackers, completing permit applications or checklists, maintaining RFI and submittal logs, and generating various types of project reports.
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of firm-wide documentation standards and procedures, including proper use of MG2 templates and graphic standards.
- Provide guidance to other staff members regarding implementation of design standards as required.
- Assist with generating accurate and complete project specifications that align with project scope, design intent, and contractual deliverables.
- Participate in QA/QC reviews of all deliverables, including coordination and review of consultant documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Coordinate external submittals to local permitting authorities and various AHJ's. This includes the coordination of deliverables, completion of administrative tasks, and execution of site-specific submittal process and procedures.
- Participate in the production and coordination of deliverables during construction administration. This may include attending site visits, generating field reports, reviewing submittals and RFIs and generating formal responses for issuance.
- Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedules and workplans. Work should demonstrate understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in Architecture or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
- Programmatic/rollout Food & Beverage experience required.
- Proficiency with Revit, Auto-CAD, and MS Office.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating architectural construction documents; Previous documentation of various project types, scale, and complexity preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of construction administration including RFI / submittal review, generating field reports, and project close-out procedures.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $78,000 to $92,000 per year (depending on qualifications)
INTRODUCTION
MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for an Project Architect - Retail / F&B to join our Consumer Experiences Market team in Seattle, WA! You will be working in our Consumer Experiences (CX) Market, where you will have the opportunity to design and deliver on various types of fast-moving retail and Food & Beverage projects that anticipate the needs and lifestyle shifts of evolving users.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our new Project Architect will be primarily responsible for overseeing the development and execution of architectural construction documents. They work closely with outside consultants and provide guidance to internal project teams through all phases of design and documentation. They will also be responsible for coordinating construction administration and project close-out activities.
- Oversee the production and coordination of contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications.
- Primary focus is ensuring completeness of the work in alignment with the project contract and design intent, maintaining MG2 quality standards, and coordinating consultant deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal design staff on the integration of design generated deliverables into contract documents and specifications.
- Individuals must display a detailed understanding of how jurisdictional requirements, client standards, and programmatic guidelines impact and inform design.
- Coordinate project deliverables with external consultants and project partners.
- Generate complete and comprehensive code research and feasibility studies, including required coordination with AHJ representatives. This may include scheduling and participating in pre-submittal or design review meetings.
- Provide administrative support for project teams including, creating meeting agendas and minutes, updating project trackers, completing permit applications or checklists, maintaining RFI and submittal logs, and generating various types of project reports.
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of firm-wide documentation standards and procedures, including proper use of MG2 templates and graphic standards.
- Provide guidance to other staff members regarding implementation of design standards as required.
- Assist with generating accurate and complete project specifications that align with project scope, design intent, and contractual deliverables.
- Participate in QA/QC reviews of all deliverables, including coordination and review of consultant documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Coordinate external submittals to local permitting authorities and various AHJ's. This includes the coordination of deliverables, completion of administrative tasks, and execution of site-specific submittal process and procedures.
- Participate in the production and coordination of deliverables during construction administration. This may include attending site visits, generating field reports, reviewing submittals and RFIs and generating formal responses for issuance.
- Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedules and workplans. Work should demonstrate understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in Architecture or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
- Programmatic/rollout Food & Beverage experience required.
- Proficiency with Revit, Auto-CAD, and MS Office.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating architectural construction documents; Previous documentation of various project types, scale, and complexity preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of construction administration including RFI / submittal review, generating field reports, and project close-out procedures.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $78,000 to $92,000 per year (depending on qualifications)
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Project Architect Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project architect jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State Architecture license issued by the Washington State Board for Architects
- Professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program required
- Minimum five to eight years of progressive project delivery experience in commercial or institutional work
- Demonstrated proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project coordination workflows
- Ability to manage construction documents, consultant coordination, and project schedules independently
- LEED accreditation or experience with sustainable design standards strongly preferred by Washington employers
Project Architect Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project architect in Washington?
To become a licensed architect in Washington you must earn a NAAB-accredited professional degree, complete the Architectural Experience Program hours, and pass all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination. Licensure is administered by the Washington State Board for Architects. Most firms in Washington expect a project architect to hold or be actively pursuing licensure, and candidates who are already licensed consistently advance faster into lead roles.
Which companies hire project architects in Washington?
Employers hiring project architects in Washington right now include Jacobs, Colliers Engineering & Design, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's density of large healthcare systems, technology campuses, and public-sector capital programs means demand stays active across both private design firms and developer in-house teams throughout the year.
Which Washington cities have the most project architect jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane have the most project architect openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because of the region's sustained commercial, healthcare, and technology campus construction, while Spokane draws steady demand from its growing healthcare sector and publicly funded civic and education projects that anchor hiring east of the Cascades.
Are there remote project architect jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Architecture is a hands-on, drawing-intensive, and site-coordination-dependent discipline, so most project architect roles require regular in-office or on-site presence. About 55% of project architect openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to cover design development or documentation phases rather than construction administration, which almost always demands local presence.
How can I get hired as a project architect in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an architectural intern or project designer role at a mid-size Seattle or Bellevue firm while completing Architectural Experience Program hours toward licensure. Large Washington firms such as NBBJ and Perkins&Will run structured emerging-professional programs that place new graduates on project teams from day one. A strong portfolio of studio work, any Washington State Board for Architects-recognized experience hours, and progress toward the Architect Registration Examination give candidates a concrete edge over applicants without documented credentials.
Where can I find and apply to project architect jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to project architect jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target market, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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