Architect Needed ASAP

PIVOT Architecture seeks a self‑motivated architect with 5-12 years of experience. We’re looking for an architect who does their best work when a project asks something of them technically — someone who finds real satisfaction in solving hard problems and who never loses sight of how a space will actually feel to the people using it. This role is about leading our collaborative design process well: guiding a project team, keeping everyone focused on what best serves the client, from early concept through the final walkthrough.

We’re looking for someone who brings a genuine spirit of hospitality to client relationships — attentive, generous with their time, and easy to trust — and who holds design quality and technical execution to an equally high standard.

If you take initiative and want increasing responsibility — more project leadership, more mentorship, more say in how we work — there’s genuine room for that here.

Guide projects through each phase of design and documentation — from early programming and schematic design through design development, construction documents, and construction administration

Keep Revit models and drawing sets accurate and well-coordinated

Work through architectural details and systems with an eye toward long‑term performance and how they’ll actually be built

Apply a solid working knowledge of building codes, ADA and accessibility standards, and local entitlement requirements to everyday project decisions

Manage the permitting and agency review process with local jurisdictions

Lead project teams in a way that brings out the strongest thinking from everyone involved, including yourself and our clients

Keep consultants — structural, MEP, civil, and others — coordinated and pulling in the same direction to achieve project goals

Work alongside Principals and Project Managers to track scope, schedule, and budget

Help run QA/QC reviews that keep our deliverables sharp

Manage construction administration tasks — RFIs, submittal review, site visits — as projects move toward completion

Build lasting relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants

Mentor less‑experienced staff and help create a culture where people are actively learning from one another

You’re proficient at executing all phases of work — modeling and annotating in Revit — consistent with project goals and objectives, and comfortable working within shared BIM models as part of a team

You can research building materials and product selections, and coordinate specifications for a project

You’re comfortable in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) for presentations and graphic communication, and know your way around at least one visualization tool (Enscape, Lumion, SketchUp, or similar)

You move easily between fine technical detail and big‑picture design thinking, depending on what a project needs

You hold a professional degree from an accredited architecture program; About PIVOT Architecture

PIVOT Architecture is an interdisciplinary firm with expertise in architecture, planning, and interior design. Established in Eugene, Oregon in 1956, our firm has experience with a wide variety of public and private projects and services. Our people work in an open and transparent way in teams that are formed for each project. We recognize our responsibility to manage resources thoughtfully, and understand that the decisions we make affect the health of our communities and environment. Eugene, home of the University of Oregon, takes great pride in its abundance of arts and cultural activities, easy access to the great outdoors, and an excellent school system. Plentiful bike paths, innovative mass transit system, and revitalized, vibrant downtown all contribute to an increasingly energetic city that is a rewarding place to live and practice architecture. Sustainable values and livability are important here, and as the town continues to grow, local architects enjoy the opportunity to directly and immediately advance the quality of our community’s life.

PIVOT Architecture is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and welcome all perspectives and experiences to enrich ourselves, our workplace, and our projects.

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