Architectural Staff (Level 1)

UNAVAILABLE; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer provided healthcare plan

Paid Time Off

401K participation with match

Learning & Career Development opportunities

Job summary

Join MG2 as an Architectural Staff (Level 1) in Irvine, CA, focusing on high-impact building programs across multiple phases of design. In this role, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals and gain hands-on experience in architectural design, project coordination, and technical documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in architecture, 3+ years of experience in a design firm, and proficiency in tools like Revit and AutoCAD. MG2 offers a competitive salary and benefits including healthcare, PTO, 401K participation, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project design, documentation, and delivery standards.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of contract deliverables including field surveys and design drawings.
• Provide administrative support for project teams, including creating meeting agendas and minutes.
• Assist with code research and feasibility studies including coordinating directly with AHJ representatives.
• Conduct site visits, generating field reports, and reviewing RFIs and submittals.
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with weekly workplans.

Skills

Project coordination

Detail orientation

Collaboration

Technical documentation

Architectural design

Code research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Sketch-Up

Adobe Creative Suite

Affinity

Enscape

Job description

Overview

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is looking for a motivated Architectural Staff (Level 1) to join our Client Programs Market team in Irvine, CA!

In this role, you’ll have the chance to be part of global and national building programs that are transforming industries. Within our Client Programs (CP) Market, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across all phases of design and delivery, working alongside talented professionals while contributing to high-impact projects.

The emphasis in this role is on gaining expertise and applying knowledge to more complicated projects and/or new responsibilities related to architectural design, technical documentation, and project coordination. Individuals must be detail oriented and highly collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications. Primary focus is on project coordination, detailing, and adherence to MG2 and/or client specific production standards.
• 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.
• Assist with code research and feasibility studies including coordinating directly with AHJ representatives.
• Actively participate in the production and coordination of deliverables during construction administration. This may include conducting site visits, generating field reports, reviewing RFIs and submittals, and active participation in OAC meetings.
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with weekly workplans and direction given. Work should demonstrate understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project design, documentation, and delivery standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Some experience with design and visualization tools including Sketch‑Up, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, and Enscape.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $67,000 to $78,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

• 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.