CA Supervisor

Archinect; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with match

Hybrid work environment

License dues reimbursement

AIA membership support

Transportation subsidy

Job summary

KFA reshapes LA by designing great places where people flourish. The CA Supervisor will manage construction administration, lead CA teams, and mentor staff across projects in and around Los Angeles, CA, in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in architecture/CA, strong contracts knowledge, and familiarity with Bluebeam/Procore/Revit. Compensation ranges from $120k to $145k with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant work experience in architecture or CA
• Licensure is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage construction administration of multiple projects from bidding through construction closeout
• Lead internal teams on CA projects in CA phase
• Mentor and supervise junior staff on CA projects
• Contribute to evolution and implementation of KFA's CA standards
• Manage project budget, schedule, and scope
• Conduct technical reviews of construction documents

Skills

Project leadership

Construction administration

Mentoring

Budget management

Scheduling

Technical review

RFIs & submittals

Bluebeam

Procore

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Google Docs/Suite

Education

Five-year accredited arch program

Graduate of four-year arch program

Architect licensure preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Google Docs/Suite

Job description

KFA reshapes LA by designing great places where people flourish. At KFA, we believe design should be a synthesis of beauty, context, marketability, and sensibility. We are a team of creative problem solvers and great collaborators. Our work is focused on communities; we specialize in multi-family housing but have a passion for those projects that contribute to thriving neighborhoods, including hospitality, adaptive reuse, and community centers. KFA has been recognized as one of LA's best places to work by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and was a previous recipient of the Firm of the Year award by the AIA California Council.

KFA is seeking energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and critical thinkers. A good fit at KFA is an individual that has a desire for professional growth, demonstrates interest in both the design and technical parts of the profession, has an eagerness to learn, and a strong work ethic. Join our collaborative design practice as a CA Supervisor to work on inspiring and significant projects in and around Los Angeles, California.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage construction administration of multiple projects from bidding through construction closeout;

• Lead internal team(s) working on one or more projects in CA phase;

• Mentor and supervise junior staff working on CA projects;

• Involvement in the evolution and implementation of KFA's CA Standards;

• Manage architecture project budget, schedule, and scope;

• Perform technical review(s) of construction documents.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of relevant work experience (preferred 5+ years experience in construction administration);

• Licensure is preferred;

• Completion of five -year accredited architectural program or graduate of four-year architectural program;

• Thorough understanding of contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications;

• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, substitution requests, and other CA processes;

• Strong management, organization and communication skills

• Proficient in Bluebeam, Procore or similar CA tracking programs;

• Revit - Basic skills preferred;

• Knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud and Google Docs/Suite;

• Working knowledge of building, fire, and accessibility codes;

• Working knowledge of the Los Angeles Building Department permit process;

• Extensive knowledge of Types I, III, & V construction and experience with mixed-use/multi-family projects;

• Excellent supervision, management and communication (verbal/written) skills;

• Able to calmly handle high-pressure situations and able to work well with different teams, including General Contractors and Construction Managers.

Pay / Benefits

This is a full-time position. Weekly job site presence is required for the CA Supervisor role.

At KFA, we encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• 401k and annual performance bonus opportunities

• Hybrid work environment

• Reimbursement for California State Architectural License dues

• AIA membership for employees with a California State Architectural License

• Transportation subsidy for carpooling, biking, walking to work

• Fitness stipend

• Wellness events

• Pet-friendly

• Professional development opportunities through office mentorship program & monthly educational seminars

• Regular social events

KFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation is based upon experience and the estimated range is $120,000 - $145,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits.

For more about KFA visit www.kfalosangeles.com.