Description
Who We Are
The Miller Hull Partnership designs projects of consequence that celebrate the power of people and their natural surroundings. Our legacy of environmentally responsible buildings is inspired by the efficiency and elegance of passive systems and regional materials. We leverage the openness and flexibility of modernist form to celebrate connections inside and out.
With two studios bookending the West Coast in Seattle and San Diego, our work spans a wide range of project types including houses and cabins, mixed-use multifamily developments, corporate office buildings and towers, laboratories, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, city halls, community centers, libraries, fire stations, airports, international border crossings, and embassies.
Who We Seek
We are looking for highly self-motivated professionals who have…
- A professional degree in architecture from an accredited program.
- 10-20 years of post-graduate architectural experience.
- Ideally obtained licensure in one or more jurisdictions.
- Project Manager for medium to large multidisciplinary teams on successful projects of significant complexity, including experience managing scope, schedules, staffing, contracts, and quality management.
- Subject matter expertise in one or more of our practice areas.
- Experience in Sustainable Operations and Infrastructure projects, and specific work experience with Federal and State clients is desired.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated an ability to make team members better through their mentorship, personal encouragement, and knowledge sharing.
- A refined design sensibility with the capacity to oversee the production of compelling presentations, graphics, diagrams and renderings.
- A high level of engagement with their work and a deep curiosity about its relationship to broader issues, including a strong desire to contribute to the intellectual capital of our practice.
- A commitment and interest in pushing new design frontiers at the intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability.
What You’ll Do
As a team member with us your responsibilities will include…
- Working collaboratively with the design lead and project executive to direct the work of the entire project team in iteratively studying and developing design concepts.
- Providing oversight of a project’s specifications and construction document development while engaging directly in more complex design, technical, code and entitlement issues.
- Structuring project schedules, overall workplans, and daily workflow.
- Negotiating and managing owner and subconsultant contracts and project financials.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for clients while representing the practice with integrity, creativity, and professionalism.
- Using your network of personal relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and other professionals to benefit the practice and pursue new projects.
- Presenting at external conferences to promote awareness of the practice’s work and expertise.
What We Offer
We intentionally foster a rich, engaging studio environment where team members enjoy…
- A minimum of 132 hours of paid time off annually, which increases commensurately with experience level and tenure.
- 80 paid holiday hours per year.
- Flexibility around working hours and remote work options contingent on maintaining a high level of performance and meeting all project needs.
- Fully paid top quality medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching and annual profit-sharing contributions.
- ORCA transit pass.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and parking expenses.
- Fully paid disability and life insurance coverage.
- 16 hours per year paid time to spend volunteering in your community.
- 24 hours per year paid time to engage in professional development activities and an associated stipend to cover course or conference registration fees.
- Regular in-office lunch and learn continuing education sessions.
- Reimbursement for architectural registration exams.
- Fully paid AIA membership.
- Weekly paid design panel time where the whole office gets together to discuss project work.
- Annual holiday party, weekend or day retreat, ski weekend, and lots of informal happy hours.
The base annual salary range for this position is between $123,000 and $143,000 and does not include the value of bonuses, profit-sharing, and other benefits noted above.
Requirements
How to Apply
All materials must be submitted through this Paylocity system. Please note the following as you complete your application.
- Answer all application questions completely and concisely.
- Attach a cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the position.
- Attach a resume outlining your relevant education, experience, and accomplishments.
- Attach (or provide a link to) a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your past work and its relevance to this position. We appreciate seeing examples of both analog and digital craft, as well as a mixture of technical drawings, conceptual diagrams, and renderings.
- Attachments cannot exceed 10 MB in size.
- All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
- No expenses related to submittal, interview, or relocation will be reimbursed by Miller Hull.
- Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further information and potential interviews.
- Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, July 26th, but may be considered on a rolling basis.
What to Know
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the working environment is open and has no doors or cubicles.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.
- We value diversity and recognize that people with different backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives that benefit all. We embrace differences and strive to listen to and meet the changing needs of the workforce and surrounding communities in which we do business.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
- If you need accommodation to respond to this ad, please call or send a message to (206) 682-6837.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act
Miller Hull Uses E-Verify to confirm employee's authorization to work in the U.S.:
https://www.e-verify.gov/e-verify-user-manual-10-introduction/15-user-rules-and-responsibilities
