Design Staff 2 / Architect 2

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)/Exempt (Salaried) depending on licensure status. Wage Range: DS2 = $72,300 – $89,100 / AR2 = $85,000 – $106,000 Job Posting Closing: December 23, 2025 Interviews Anticipated: January 5-19, 2025 SMR Architects is a 34-person architectural firm with a mission to design, preserve, and advocate for affordable housing. Our vision is to craft inspired environments where communities want to live, learn, work, and play, and we operate under the ethic that everyone deserves enduring, quality design based on conscientious planning and principles of sustainability. Our practice focuses on affordable housing, renovation & historic preservation, sustainable design, mixed-use, and transit-oriented development. SMR Architects currently is seeking to add an experienced and motivated project manager to join our practice in Pioneer Square, Seattle. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, and the benefits they provide to our company, our clients, and our community. SMR is continuing to diversify our workforce to improve its design perspectives and methodologies. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. SMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ideal candidate has an architectural degree and a minimum of 6 years’ work experience; licensure is a plus. We are seeking someone who has experience managing projects through all design phases and construction administration. The ideal candidate has interest and experience in renovation and preservation projects. Applicants should have renovation and rehabilitation background, experience with preliminary design through post construction with AIA contracts, construction drawing production, detailing, specifications, project and staff scheduling, client & consultant invoice review, and knowledge of current building, accessibility, and energy codes, including experience with Type I, III, V, and high-rise construction. Valued skills include the ability to lead teams, including consultants and clients, independent problem solving, and mentorship of internal team members to further their career advancement. Prior working history in multi-family housing and experience with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Enscape are benefits. Proficiency in Revit is required. In addition to providing a creative and collaborative work environment, we currently offer the following benefits: medical, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance, with employee premiums fully covered; ten paid holidays; two weeks’ vacation; 8 hours of paid community service; ORCA transit pass; 401(k) retirement plan with 3% Safe Harbor match and discretionary profit sharing. SMR’s current policy requires a minimum of 80% in-office working days: Mondays through Thursdays. Fridays may be conducted remotely or in-office at employees’ discretion. Opportunities for continuing education, seminars, and mentorship are provided and encouraged. SMR supports NCARB’s Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and provides opportunities to work on all phases of projects of varying size, scope, and style. We encourage the pursuit of licensure and provide support for the Architecture Registration Exams (ARE) and provide reimbursement of half the yearly dues for AIA membership. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and examples of your professional work product with relevant work experience to resume@smrarchitects.com. For more information about our firm, please visit our website: www.smrarchitects.com. Salary Range: DS2 = $72,300 – $89,100 / AR2 = $85,000 – $106,000

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