What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect / Project Manager (Austin, TX; Bay Area; ...) position at Artistree Home?
The PA shall provide technical expertise for Artistree’s design services. Reporting to the Head of Design, the PA may act as the Architect-of-Record for select Artistree design projects that require licensure and oversee completion of submittal plan sets in compliance with the applicable codes.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
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In tandem with Head of Design, oversee the completion of architectural drawings and presentation materials and associated management of draftspeople
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Review plan sets for quality control and compliance
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Provide technical direction, red-lines, and coordination in the preparation of architectural designs, specifications, applications, and permit-ready drawing sets
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Coordination with design team and external consultants to ensure a successful permit documentation and application process
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Production of architectural drawings as part of the broader design team’s efforts
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Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, state procedures, and other government regulatory requirements
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Lead the team in the use of various softwares and best practices for effective, efficient delivery of work products
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Inform graphic styles, templates, etc for Artistree plan sets
Experience:
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Experience with the preparation of contract documents and oversight of permit submissions
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Working collaboratively and communicating clearly with other designers and consultants
Experience in construction, construction administration, working in design-build teams, latest building science trends, and/or detailing preferable -
Any experience with permaculture, alternative / earthen building, ecological site planning, or boutique structures (tiny houses, treehouses) a plus
Strengths:
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Detail oriented with the big picture in mind
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Clear, efficient, and kind communication
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Managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
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Taking initiative and seeing things through to completion
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Strong “team first” work ethic
Requirements:
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5-10 years of experience in architectural design and/or construction; experience as architect-of-record for projects strongly preferred
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Strong technical skill in creating and managing plansets of various scales for submittal
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Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Bluebeam; experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, rendering softwares, or Google applications (drive, sheets, docs, etc) preferred but not required
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Knowledge of and dedication to sustainable design principles
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Preferred experience working with and within tight project budgets
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Location:
Artistree is based out of Sonoma County, CA and Austin, TX, with a fabrication workshop near Chattanooga, TN. This position is remote but requires residency in CA, TX, or GA. Preference given to applicants in the Austin, Texas or Central Texas area. Ideal applicants are able to travel to perform Construction Administration tasks as needed (likely 3-5 projects in 2025). Applicants must have excellent written and spoken English proficiency and be authorized to work in the USA.
About Artistree Home
We are more than just builders, artists, and hoteliers. We are stewards of place—reconnecting humans to nature and doing so in partnership with our planet. Each Artistree project is a vehicle to protect, share, and plant forests. Artistree has been designing and building award-winning treehouses for its clients nationwide since 2012, with offices in Sonoma County CA, Austin, TX, and Chattanooga, TN.
Artistree Home is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position