Project Architect (Architecture) – Retail Focus - AHL

Job Overview
AHL, formerly Architects Hawaii Ltd., is a local, award‑winning, internationally recognized architectural firm with over 80 years of experience in architecture, planning, interiors, sustainability, and historic architecture. The firm provides services for projects in all market sectors, including high‑rise residential, commercial mixed‑use, healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, industrial, institutional, and military.
The office in downtown Honolulu is seeking a Project Architect with retail experience to join a highly creative and collaborative team. The successful candidate will manage, coordinate, and oversee the production and design of fast‑paced full‑build‑out and tenant‑improvement retail projects.

Responsibilities

Manage the technical direction, coordination, and production of retail projects, including occasional non‑retail work.
Oversee design development and construction documents.
Coordinate design with outside consultants and in‑house project teams.
Direct the design of technical details and develop architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details.
Manage the preparation of design drawings by other designers.
Review documents for code compliance.
Assist with design and production for complex construction documents and resolve general architectural problems.
Act as job captain in the absence of the position.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university with an architecture degree or focus.
At least seven (7) years of substantial experience in all phases of architecture, including three (3) years of substantial project architect and management experience of retail projects.
Certification: Architectural registration required; state of Hawaii registration preferred, other states considered; LEED accreditation preferred; candidates on an active pathway to licensure will also be considered.
Knowledge & Skills:

Substantial knowledge of retail project systems and procedures for design, management, and production of construction and design development documents.
Thorough knowledge of architectural planning, detailing, drafting, construction materials, methods, and related engineering principles and building codes.
Proficiency in Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Experience with 3D software programs preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits
Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $110,000.
Equal Opportunity Statement
AHL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex including gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, marital status, sexual orientation, credit history or arrest and court record, or any other status protected by federal or state law.