Location: Portland, OR
LEVER Architecture is a mid-sized design practice known for excellence and innovation in mass timber construction. With offices in Portland, OR and Los Angeles, we partner with communities and institutions to create buildings that elevate the human experience.
We are seeking candidates to contribute to and grow with our award-winning studio dedicated to design, research, and impactful projects across many different scales, regions, and typologies. The firm brings international experience and design excellence to a diverse range of building types, including institutional, creative office, and multi-family housing, and is nationally recognized for technical innovation with mass timber.
The best candidates will have a demonstrated enthusiasm for design, good communication skills, and experience with construction documents and construction administration.
Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Associate or Principal in charge
- Develop project documentation from design development through construction documents, including detail construction drawings
- Respond to RFI’s and submittals throughout construction administration
- Collaborate with the design leader at LEVER, and contractor and consultants throughout construction to ensure that design intent is delivered
Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 4-8 years of professional architecture experience
- Strong technical architecture background
- Experience and familiarity with industry standard design software, including Revit, is required
- Experience with educational institutions, developer and/or corporate-projects preferred
- Familiarity with zoning and building codes is a plus
- Experience coordinating with engineers and consultants is a plus
- Licensed Architect is a plus
Qualifications
- Comfortable working independently and as a collaborative, productive member of a team
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Well-organized and detail-oriented, with strong graphic and verbal communication skills
- Must live in the Portland, OR area.
Work Environment
- Full-time, Portland-based position
- Hybrid schedule, in-office Monday–Thursday, remote on Friday
- Our studio values a collaborative, community-focused culture and hosts regular volunteer, team-building, and social events.
Benefits and compensation
- LEVER provides competitive salaries commensurate with experience
- Employer-covered medical, dental, and vision
- afe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave
- FSA, life, and disability insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Paid time off for licensing exams
- Office closure during the final week of the year
- This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples in PDF format. Please send your application to jobs@leverarchitecture.com with “Intermediate Architect – CD/CA / Your Name” in the subject line.
The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.
LEVER Architecture is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive studio. Our firm endeavors to provide an environment in which human dignity prevails. All employees and applicants for employment are extended equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable nondiscrimination laws.