Architect I/II

TEEMA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA in Sacramento seeks a licensed Architect I/II to join a collaborative design team. You will balance design, technical coordination, construction documentation, and project leadership on diverse projects.

Work closely with senior architects and project managers to move projects from early concepts through construction administration, coordinating consultants, technical content, and deliverables. This role requires a degree in Architecture, a current license, 5–8 years of experience, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or equivalent architectural knowledge and experience.
• Current Architect license/registration.
• 5–8 years of architectural design and project-management experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, models, 3D renderings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Translate design concepts into coordinated, technically sound project documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform site visits, building surveys, design meetings, and construction-phase observations.
• Support construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and contractor coordination.
• Manage technical resolution and coordination across assigned projects.
• Maintain project schedules, quality standards, and documentation accuracy.
• Provide guidance to architects-in-training and less experienced team members.
• At Architect II level, lead design discussions, oversee QA/QC, and coordinate finished plans and specifications.
• Participate in business development efforts as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Independent work

Leadership (Architect II)

Education

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Architect I/II to join a collaborative design team in Sacramento. This role is ideal for a licensed architect who enjoys balancing design, technical coordination, construction documentation, and project leadership.

Working closely with senior architects and project managers, you will help move projects from early design concepts through construction administration while coordinating consultants, technical content, and project deliverables.

What You’ll Do

Develop drawings, models, 3D renderings, specifications, and construction documents.

Translate design concepts into coordinated, technically sound project documentation.

Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, consultants, vendors, and contractors.

Perform site visits, building surveys, design meetings, and construction-phase observations.

Support construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and contractor coordination.

Manage technical resolution and coordination across assigned projects.

Maintain project schedules, quality standards, and documentation accuracy.

Provide guidance to architects-in-training and less experienced team members.

At the Architect II level, lead design discussions, oversee QA/QC, and coordinate finished plans and specifications.

Participate in business development efforts as appropriate.

What You Bring

Degree in Architecture or equivalent architectural knowledge and experience.

Current Architect license/registration.

5–8 years of architectural design and project-management experience.

Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams.

Preferred: Retail, grocery, fuel center, or developer-focused project experience; LEED/sustainability knowledge; BIM/IPD experience; and proficiency with 3D modeling or Adobe design software.