Technical Leader
Cannon DesignSeattle, Washington
Full Time
Posted January 29, 2026
$112k - $140k
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Job Description
This role is a Technical Leader in architecture or engineering responsible for overseeing project quality, developing quality processes, mentoring staff, and providing technical guidance across large institutional and commercial projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor integrated quality review processes across projects and disciplines.
- Collaborate with project leadership to schedule and coordinate quality reviews and staffing.
- Develop and update project Risk Assessments and Quality Plans.
- Participate in technical leadership meetings to improve quality resources and initiatives.
- Support project teams in decision-making and developing innovative, technically sound design solutions.
- Lead the creation of office-specific quality strategies and quality plans.
- Contribute to the development and review of quality assurance, construction administration, and specification processes.
- Monitor office project metrics to ensure success and adherence to quality standards.
- Implement firm construction administration policies and standards within the office.
- Engage in strategic quality reviews during project phases and mentor senior project staff.
- Establish strategies for capturing and sharing institutional knowledge within the firm.
- Write technical articles on quality subjects for internal or external publication.
- Evaluate and guide the adoption of new building technologies, methods, and materials.
- Lead ongoing mentoring and training to foster a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
- Minimum 15 years of related professional experience in Architecture and/or Engineering.
- Experience includes at least 5 years in increasingly responsible roles in construction documentation on institutional and/or commercial projects.
- At least 3 years of experience in a responsible role in construction administration on large institutional and/or commercial projects.
- Current Architectural Registration or Professional Engineer license in the United States required.
- Extensive experience designing, documenting, coordinating, and administering the construction of significant healthcare, higher education, sports, and/or civic projects.
- Expertise in healthcare, higher education, sports, and/or civic codes, standards, and familiarity with proven solutions to address conflicting requirements between building authorities, client needs, construction technologies, and insurance provisions.
- Demonstrated focus on quality.
- Strong technical leadership with knowledge of building codes and requirements.
- Ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong business acumen, technical knowledge, coordination skills, and the ability to build rapport with the project team.
- Advanced understanding of REVIT and BIM workflows.
- Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Teams, and construction management software.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $111,800 to $139,700 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time summer hours
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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