Architectural Staff (Level 2) - Bilingual English/Mandarin

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for an Architectural Staff (Level 2) to join our team in our Seattle, WA office!

In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of global and national building programs, with a strong focus on data centers and high-impact client leadership. From early design concepts to project delivery, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge projects to life while building lasting client relationships.

Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of architectural construction documents. This role will work closely with our Shanghai office and communicate in Mandarin Chinese to ensure production needs are aligned, and offer training as needed. This role works closely with outside consultants and provide guidance to internal project teams through all phases of design and documentation. They will also be responsible for coordinating construction administration and project close-out activities.

• Oversee the production and coordination of contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications. Primary focus is ensuring completeness of the work in alignment with the project contract and design intent, maintaining MG2 quality standards, and coordinating consultant deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal design staff on the integration of design generated deliverables into contract documents and specifications. Individuals must display a detailed understanding of how jurisdictional requirements, client standards, and programmatic guidelines impact and inform design.
• Coordinate project deliverables with external consultants and project partners.
• Generate complete and comprehensive code research and feasibility studies, including required coordination with AHJ representatives. This may include scheduling and participating in pre-submittal or design review meetings.
• Provide administrative support for project teams including creating meeting agendas and minutes, updating project trackers, completing permit applications or checklists, maintaining RFI and submittal logs, and generating various types of project reports.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of firm-wide documentation standards and procedures, including proper use of MG2 templates and graphic standards. Provide guidance to other staff members regarding implementation of design standards as required.
• Assist with generating accurate and complete project specifications that align with project scope, design intent, and contractual deliverables.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews of all deliverables, including coordination and review of consultant documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate external submittals to local permitting authorities and various AHJ’s. This includes the coordination of deliverables, completion of administrative tasks, and execution of site-specific submitted process and procedures.
• Participate in the production and coordination of deliverables during construction administrative. This may include attending site visits, generating field reports, reviewing submittals and RFIs and generating formal responses for issuance.
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedules and workplans. Work should demonstrate understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.

*Telecommuting may be permitted within normal commuting distance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, design, or a related field + 6 years of experience in any architecture/ design-related occupation - OR-
• Master’s degree in Architecture, design, or a related field + 4 years of experience in any architecture/ design-related occupation.

• • Either way, must include Three years with each of the following:
    •  producing architectural design documents;
    • working with AutoCAD and Revit or Rhino;
    • design using Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and Sketchup;
    • design research;
    •  drawing file maintenance and management;
    • consultant coordination;
    •  technical architectural detailing;
    • building code research and analysis.
• Must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Compensation: $70,000 - $98,093/ year

At MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees with great benefits and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the many initiatives at MG2 such as our focus on Sustainability and Inclusion & Belonging. We promote MG2 culture firmwide and within each of our offices through monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party to celebrate our accomplishments. People make the place at MG2 – Join our growing firm today!

MG2 offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, and an additional 3 Floating Holidays.
• Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave.
• Learning & Career Development opportunities.
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.