Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction Administration, Construction Drawings, Customer Relations, Delivery Management, Disability Insurance, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Interior Design, Legal, Project Close-Out, Project Schedule, Public Safety, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Sustainability, Team Player, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Zoning
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Architect with experience in public projects of varying sizes and complexities, including public safety and education. This role is designated hybrid/remote in the Treasure Valley (Boise, ID) region, with periodic travel to our office in Spokane, WA.
For nearly 40 years, Rice Fergus Miller (RFM) has designed places that build and strengthen communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are a Certified B Corporation architecture, interior design, and planning firm with offices in Bremerton and Spokane, Washington. We are committed to design excellence, sustainability, and building lasting relationships with our clients.
Essential Functions:
- Organize and develop planning concepts
- Manage the deliverables for the team within the greater project deliverable schedule
- Oversee the preparation of detailed code and zoning analysis
- Perform as Project Architect, working through all phases of project delivery from programming, concept development, and production of work through construction administration and project close out
- Perform quality control and coordination of specifications on drawings for construction
- Effectively partner with jurisdictional staff, project teams and clients
- Represent the firm well in communication with clients, consultants and team members
- Prioritize time efficiently and work collaboratively with clients and team members
- Strong communication skills and willingness to participate in a collaborative team environment
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Architecture, from an accredited program preferred
- 8 years architectural experience in any or all types of public work and commercial construction.
- Licensed Architect, or be in process of obtaining license
- Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Excel, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Enscape experience is preferred
- Knowledge of Design/Build and CM/GC procurement a plus.
Our 55+ person firm is located within a LEED Platinum, re-imagined warehouse a block from the waterfront in Bremerton, west of Seattle. We take work and sustainability seriously, while valuing a balanced work/home life - as demonstrated by our B Corp certification and being named as one of Washington's Best Places to Work.
Rice Fergus Miller offers competitive salaries, flexible hours, a generous benefits package including reimbursement for licensing/certifications, study materials for exams, and a host of other benefits.
Vacation Pay of 2 to 4 weeks per year, depending on years in career
Sick Leave of 80 hours per year
Parental Leave of 4 weeks, after one year of employment
Eight Paid Holidays
Eight hours of Paid Volunteer Time
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision with RFM paying 99% of the employee's premium
Cafeteria Plan: Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Transportation Account
Lifestyle Spending Account allowance of $500 per year for remote work & wellness-related expenses
Long Term Disability Insurance paid by RFM
Employee Assistance Program paid by RFM
401(k) Plan with Match of up to 4%
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
Voluntary Aflac policies
Voluntary Legal and ID Protection plans
Note: Benefits are current as of the date of this posting and can change without notice.
We are fully committed to supporting our employees who wish to work remotely. Applicants must reside in Washington, Oregon, Montana, or Idaho, or be willing to relocate.
Rice Fergus Miller provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and honor our employees' differences.