Project Architect/Project Manager

Soto seeks an experienced Project Architect/Project Manager to lead the design, delivery, and execution  of our projects with the support of a capable team. This position is ideal for a highly motivated architect with 8+ years of experience who thrives on leading design and  managing clients, consultants, and staff to deliver high quality multi-family projects on time and on budget.  

If you are detail-driven, proactive, and ready to be the backbone of a project team, we’d love to meet you.

About the role: The PA/PM is responsible for orchestrating multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating projects from design conception to construction documentation, and through construction administration. They have a robust skillset in design, a strong sense of graphics, great organizational and technical skills, and a disposition toward collaborative synergies. 

In the first three months you can expect to:

• Collaborate on project designs with all members of the firm
• Lead documentation and BIM coordination for one to three projects at a time
• Coordinate consultants, technical detailing, and material assemblies
• Conduct internal drawing reviews in alignment with QA/QC standards
• Lead zoning and code analysis specific to DC and surrounding jurisdictions
• Develop permit submissions and respond to plan review comments
• Contribute to project proposals, fees, and staffing plans
• Lead projects in Conceptual and Schematic design

Over time you will have opportunities to:

• Serve as technical lead for more complex projects
• Lead the CA phase, conduct site visits, and review submittals and RFIs
• Oversee production schedule for documentation phases
• Increase client-facing responsibilities
• Direct and mentor junior staff and participate in peer-to-peer knowledge sharing
• Further develop office standards and operational procedures
• Pursue professional development opportunities to continue learning and growing your skillset

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• 2-3 weeks paid time off. Additionally, our office is closed the last week of December
• 8 holidays
• 1 optional volunteer day per year to support local charities
• Health Insurance (50% paid by Soto) 
• Dental Insurance (50% paid by Soto)
• Simple IRA - Soto matches contributions up to 3% 
• Merit based profit-sharing bonuses, which can increase the base salary by 10%
• Continuing education stipends
• Vibrant studio environment
• Reimbursement of annual registration dues and relevant certifications
• Annual retreats, outings, happy hours, and holiday celebrations

Location

Soto has an exciting urban location in Washington D.C. steps away from 14th St. The vibrant U St/14th St. corridor helps inform our design process. There are many lunch options and groceries stores within walking distance - and the private outdoor patio is perfect for a celebratory BBQ.

To Apply:

We are looking to hire immediately. Interested applicants please send a portfolio in pdf format, resume and letter of interest to hiring@sotopllc.com. The total file size of submitted materials should not exceed 10mb. 

Soto is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.  

No phone calls, please. 

Qualifications for this position include:

• Licensed Architect required
• An accredited professional architecture degree (B.Arch. or M.Arch)
• 8+ years of professional architecture experience, especially in multi-family/mixed use projects 
• Demonstrated experience leading the documentation and coordination of a minimum of 3 projects through all phases of design, including CA
• Strong design and technical skills
• Comfortable leading and contributing to an iterative design workflow that moves from rapid concept generation (sketching, modeling, visual studies) to refined, presentation-ready deliverables.
• Highly proficient in Revit, SketchUp, and BlueBeam 
• Additional accreditations that align with industry passions are encouraged and supported (LEED, WELL, Passive House, etc.)

About Soto Architecture and Urban Design

Soto is an architecture firm passionate about the design of outstanding developments in our cities. We are a small, minority-owned firm committed to diversity, sustainability and equity in our designs and throughout our practice. As active participants in the urban environment, we embrace mixed-use developments, adaptive-reuse and modernization of existing facilities. We practice responsibly, sustainably and diligently to ensure our projects are stunning and are delivered within budget and on-time, even while often working on accelerated schedules. Above all, we aim to work collaboratively with our clients, consultants and community to establish a holistic vision that benefits our neighborhoods, the environment and ultimately the people who interact with the spaces we design.

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