Architecture | Senior Architect

RRM Design Group; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums

Telemedicine

Paid time off

Flexible work

ESOP

401(k) match

EAP

LTD/Life

Job summary

RRM Design Group in California is seeking a Senior Architect to lead design teams for civic, public safety, or educational spaces. You will direct project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and help win work through strong networking and proposals.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in architecture, 15 years of experience, California licensure, and hands-on REVIT expertise. You will mentor staff, ensure quality control, and represent the firm with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Active California architectural licensure.
• 15 years of architecture experience.
• 5–7 years in project management or as a project architect.
• Experience with REVIT and California codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Directing project team members regarding scheduling, budgeting and scope.
• Developing business and networking.
• Managing and producing aspects of the project including design, production and QC.
• Leading development and maintenance of budgets and schedules.
• Establishing strong client and external party relationships and acting as main project contact.
• Preparing thorough proposals.
• Mentoring and directing project team members.
• Leading the technical design aspects of the project.
• Serving as an ambassador of RRM.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

REVIT

Job description

Are you an experienced architect with a passion for designing impactful civic, public safety, or educational spaces? RRM Design Group is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Architect to play a pivotal role in our forward-thinking Architecture team. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that shape communities and inspire innovation.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals from various disciplines, fostering creativity and innovation.
• Quality Excellence: Be at the forefront of delivering top-notch projects that make a real impact.
• Leadership Opportunities: Take charge of project tasks and play a pivotal role in business development.

Our Architecture Practice: Architecture at RRM is the art of the possible and delivery of the exceptional with equal parts client service, design, and creative problem solving. Whether your project is residential, commercial, public safety, education, or institutional, our designs are beautiful, authentic, and functional, which transform client dreams into spectacular places.

If you’re eager to thrive in a vibrant, fast‑paced setting and make a difference with your skills, we want to hear from you!

To learn more about our Architecture projects, click

Your role looks like:

• Directing project team members regarding project scheduling, budgeting, and work scope.
• Developing business and networking.
• Managing and producing aspects of the project, including design, production, and quality control.
• Leading assistance in the development and maintenance of the project budgets and schedules.
• Nurturing and establishing strong relationships with all outside parties involved in a project as their primary project contact, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Preparing and completing thorough proposals.
• Mentoring and directing project team members.
• Leading the technical design aspects of the project.
• Being an ambassador of RRM.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• 15 years of architecture experience.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of practical experience in project management or working as a project architect.
• Experience in REVIT.
• Active California Architectural licensure.
• Familiarity with California codes, facilitating projects through enforcement agencies, and contract administration.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent architectural detailing skills.

Above & Beyond:

• Some work experience in architecture, engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, or planning firm

COMPENSATION:

The hiring range for this role is targeted at $112,320 - $148,200 per year, depending on skills and experience.

ABOUT US:

Ensuring the health and happiness of our RRMers is paramount to how we run our business. RRM Design Group is a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline design firm with a full spectrum of services including architecture, landscape architecture, planning, civil and structural engineering, and surveying. Our offices are located along the California coast from Orange County to the Bay Area. Over one-third of our workforce has been with us for a decade or more and we work on engaging projects in several diverse markets throughout the state.

We value the diversity of intersecting identities and strive to maintain an environment that is equitable, respectful, and inclusive. We expect our work environments to be places of diverse engagement and informed discourse. Ultimately, we acknowledge that our standards of excellence as a multidiscipline design firm are not separate from the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We Own This!

In 2018, RRM accomplished the pivotal goal of transitioning to a 100% employee-owned company. As an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) corporation, once meeting eligibility criteria, RRMers have an ownership interest in the company. This is a direct reflection of our culture, one that is a supportive team. We are all striving to grow this company forward so that we can continue to create projects that promote sustainability and social good, giving back to our communities we live and work in and supporting staff so they can support their families. We are a team working together towards common goals.

View Benefits

• 100% Paid Health Premiums for our Employees (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Telemedicine
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• ESOP
• 401(k) with an Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, AD&D, & Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Learning & development program, RRM University (RRMU)
• Mentoring opportunities and clear paths for career growth
• Unparalleled company community and more!

What Drives Us?

RRM’s mission and core values are the make-up of who we are and how we operate day-to-day. These values define our company culture and are the basis for all behavior and decision making. Head to Our Mission to see a description of all our core values and why we are passionate about Creating Environments People Enjoy.

Learn more about our seven offices:

San Luis Obispo (HQ) | San Leandro | Santa Barbara | Ventura | San Juan Capistrano | San Diego | Seattle (New!)

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