Architect Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Architect visa sponsorship jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, where firms like NBBJ, LMN Architects, and Steinberg Hart regularly hire international talent. The state's booming tech campus construction, mixed-use development, and civic infrastructure projects drive consistent demand for licensed architects across all experience levels.
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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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Which companies sponsor visas for architects in Washington?
Several large and mid-size architecture firms in Washington have established histories of H-1B visa sponsorship, including NBBJ, LMN Architects, ZGF Architects, and Mithun. Large construction and real estate developers headquartered in Seattle, along with tech companies commissioning major campus expansions, also sponsor architects directly as in-house design staff.
Which visa types are most common for architect roles in Washington?
The H-1B is the most common visa for architect roles in Washington, as architecture consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a professional degree. Architects from Canada or Mexico may qualify for TN visa status, which has no lottery and can be obtained at the border. O-1A is an option for architects with significant awards, publications, or high-profile project credits.
Which cities in Washington have the most architect sponsorship jobs?
Seattle accounts for the large majority of architect visa sponsorship activity in Washington, driven by its dense concentration of design firms, tech-sector construction, and public infrastructure investment. Bellevue and Redmond also generate demand through commercial and corporate campus development. Spokane has a smaller but active market tied to healthcare and civic projects.
How to find architect visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters architecture job listings specifically to employers willing to sponsor work visas, so you can focus your search on Washington firms rather than sorting through postings that never mention sponsorship. Searching for architect roles on Migrate Mate by state lets you see which Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane employers are actively hiring internationally credentialed candidates.
Are there state-specific considerations for architects seeking visa sponsorship in Washington?
Washington requires architects to hold a state license from the Washington State Department of Licensing to practice independently, though many sponsored roles are staff positions that do not require immediate licensure. The Department of Labor sets prevailing wage levels for architect positions that employers must meet when filing H-1B petitions, and Seattle's wage determinations are among the higher ones nationally given the city's cost of living.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored architect jobs in Washington?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.