Architect - Industrial

AppleOne; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Architect - Industrial to join its collaborative design and construction team. This is a direct hire role focusing on hands-on technical design, production of construction documents, and managing projects from concept through permitting, with ongoing coordination with clients, engineers, and municipalities.

The ideal candidate has five plus years of architectural experience, preferably in industrial or commercial sectors,

Qualifications

• Lead industrial/commercial projects from concept through permitting.
• Produce construction documents and drawings.
• Review drawings for codes and permitting.
• 5+ years of architectural experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required.
• Independent project management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to permitting.
• Produce complete construction documents.
• Coordinate with clients and engineers.
• Manage multiple projects and schedules.
• Support with revisions and field coordination.
• Ensure compliance with building codes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Project management

Building codes

Client communication

Coordination

Documentation

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Job Summary

A growing commercial Design-Build firm in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Architect - Industrial to join its collaborative design and construction team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an architect who enjoys hands‑on technical design, producing high-quality construction documents, managing projects from concept through permitting, and working closely with clients, engineers, municipalities, and construction teams. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to industrial facilities, manufacturing buildings, warehouses, distribution centers, fabrication facilities, and other commercial projects in a practical, fast‑moving environment. This is not a traditional corporate architecture role. You will have visibility with leadership, the ability to wear multiple hats, and meaningful involvement from early planning through construction support. The work environment is well‑suited for a self‑directed professional who values teamwork, direct communication, supportive leadership, and the chance to make a visible impact on active projects. This is a strong opportunity for an Architect who wants to combine design expertise, project management, and construction coordination in a growing industrial and commercial construction setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from conceptual design through permitting and construction support.
• Produce complete construction documents and detailed drawing sets using AutoCAD.
• Design industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, fabrication, and commercial facilities.
• Coordinate directly with clients, municipalities, consultants, and structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality standards, and permitting requirements.
• Support construction teams with drawing revisions, RFIs, field coordination, and constructability reviews.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Location: Phoenix, AZ.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Lead industrial and commercial architectural projects from concept through permitting and construction support.
• Produce technical construction documents and coordinated drawing sets.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, consultant coordination, and client communication.
• Review drawings for code compliance, constructability, and municipal permitting requirements.
• 5+ years of architectural experience, preferably with industrial or commercial projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture preferred.
• Experience designing industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, fabrication facilities, or commercial buildings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required.
• Strong experience producing construction documents and technical drawings.
• Experience independently managing projects from design through permitting.
• Strong understanding of building codes, permitting processes, and construction methods.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and drawing sets.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Revit experience.
• Google Workspace experience.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro experience.
• Industrial and manufacturing facility design experience.
• Ground-up industrial construction experience.
• Design-Build project delivery experience.
• Site planning and facility expansion experience.
• Construction administration experience.Experience coordinating with municipalities and permitting agencies.
• Experience working closely with contractors during construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.