Architectural Lead for LA Public Works Project

PMCS Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with an architectural background to support the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project for the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering.

The role acts as the owner's technical lead for architectural and building-systems scope, coordinating with city stakeholders, design-build partners, and outside agencies. The position requires a strong command of building design, code compliance, and public assembly facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in building design and/or construction, incl. public works in CA.
• Experience on large-scale civic or public assembly buildings.
• Experience on owner's side reviewing design-build or equivalent contracts.
• Familiarity with California public contracting rules including Public Contract Code and wage requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management/document control platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the City's architectural technical lead across design development, construction documents, and construction phases.
• Review design-builder submissions for conformity with criteria and standards.
• Evaluate architectural design for constructability, life-safety, and long-term maintainability.
• Coordinate architectural scope with structural, MEP, fire protection, and other disciplines.
• Track code compliance with CALGreen, ADA/CBC, LADBS, and LAFD requirements.
• Coordinate plan check, permitting, and inspections with agencies.
• Support LEED objectives and review of design-builder docs for credit tracking.
• Administer construction-phase activities including submittals, RFIs, change proposals, and payments.
• Conduct field observations to verify conformance to documents and quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff; provide technical direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the City.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with an architectural background to support the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project for the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering.

The role acts as the owner's technical lead for architectural and building-systems scope, coordinating with city stakeholders, design-build partners, and outside agencies. The position requires a strong command of building design, code compliance, and public assembly facility