Salazar Architect Inc. is a small growing firm focused on creating big social and environmental impacts by working collaboratively with clients and community-based organizations. We excel at creating high-impact public interest architecture through thoughtful client, resident and community involvement, innovative design, and creative interiors. 

We are looking for a Project Architect to contribute toward multiple small / medium projects and coordinate all aspects of assigned projects. This position is ideal for someone who is concerned about social and environmental values in their personal and professional lives; and has experience living in, working with, or volunteering with BIPoC communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with project managers to coordinate one or more active projects with internal team members and consultants
• Lead small projects independently as well as collaborate on larger-scale projects as part of a team. Able to work effectively, balancing demands on multiple projects at various stages of development
• Manage document production, ability to create an architectural plan set in Revit with minimal instruction while being accurate and timely
• Demonstrate knowledge of detailing wood frame buildings and current building codes including accessibility
• Prepare design illustrations or rough sketches, and create digital models
• Coordinate with other design discipline drawings and models
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure design intent, quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
• Assist with consultant communication on projects. Proactively initiate potential solutions that advance the practice of architecture and Salazar Architect's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Lead internal team on documentation through all phases of the project. Ability to plan and manage design team efforts to effectively meet deadlines and budgets.
• Demonstrate firm wide leadership by mentoring more junior staff and teams.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Engagement in industry groups to develop specialized knowledge.
• The ability and desire to take leadership roles in the office for a variety of assignments, either temporary or permanent.
• Strong interest in public interest design in low-income communities of color.