Architectural Staff (Level 2) - Bilingual English/Mandarin

Colliers Engineering & Design•Seattle, WA

2d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is looking for a motivated Architectural Staff (Level 2) - Bilingual English/Mandarin to join their Client Programs Market team in Seattle, WA. This role offers the chance to be part of global and national building programs, gaining hands-on experience across all phases of design and delivery. The Architectural Staff (Level 2) will primarily oversee the development and execution of architectural construction documents, working closely with the Shanghai office to ensure production needs are communicated and aligned, and providing training as needed. The position involves collaboration with outside consultants and guidance to internal project teams through all phases of design and documentation, as well as coordinating construction administration and project close-out activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in Architecture or a related field.
6+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
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.
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of construction administration including RFI / submittal review, generating field reports, and project close-out procedures.
Fluent in Mandarin and English.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Previous documentation of various project types, scale, and complexity preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the production and coordination of contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications.
Ensure 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.
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.
Schedule and participate 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.
Coordinate deliverables, complete administrative tasks, and execute site-specific submittal process and procedures.
Participate in the production and coordination of deliverables during construction administration.
Attend site visits, generate field reports, review submittals and RFIs and generate formal responses for issuance.
Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedules and workplans.
Demonstrate understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.

Benefits

competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career.
Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans
life insurance
short and long-term disability coverage.
Paid Time Off
7 paid Holidays
additional 3 Floating Holidays.
Employer sponsored Family Planning Program
employer Paid Parental Leave.
Learning & Career Development opportunities.
Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.