Architectural Contracts Specialist

2 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Mithun Full time
About Mithun

Mithun is a leading architecture firm that combines exemplary design with a focus on building and site performance, human health, and social equity. Our mission is to create positive change in people's lives through our work.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced architect with a strong understanding of contracts and risk management to join our team. As a member of our integrated design team, you will have a dual role: managing contracts and projects, and mentoring professional staff. This is a unique opportunity to build relationships with our teams and leadership, continue building your contracts management skills, and work on a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts for different types of projects and clients.
  • Manage Mithun's Contracts Crew, prioritizing its work, and overseeing the contracts review process.
  • Collaborate with project managers, Contracts Crew members, and Mithun's leadership.
  • Seek advice from outside experts when needed.
  • Review NDAs, contract assignments, and similar documents.
  • Maintain and update Mithun's contract templates.
  • Stay informed about risk trends, mentor PMs and others about risk factors.
  • Potentially, participate in the firm's Quality Assurance team.
Requirements
  • At least 15 years of post-graduate professional architectural experience, including at least 5 years of drafting and negotiating architectural contracts.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
  • Strong understanding of contracts and risk management issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience successfully leading large, complex projects through all phases of programming, design, documentation, and construction administration.
  • Ability to build engaging client relationships, manage consultant teams, and take responsibility for fees, budget, staffing, and billings.
  • Ability to define and drive project milestones, facilitate project meetings, and effectively coach and mentor team members.
What We Offer

Mithun offers a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid parental leave, transit benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and discretionary bonus opportunities based on firm profitability and individual performance. We also offer flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts based on eligibility requirements. Paid time off includes eight holidays and vacation accrual of two weeks per year.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $110,000-$120,000 per year.

Mithun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is based in our Seattle, WA location.



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