California Project Architect: Lead Design & Code Compliance

Jobtailor; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sacramento seeks a Project Architect to lead technical development from design through construction documentation. You will resolve code and agency issues, coordinate with consultants, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, and review documents for accuracy and quality.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, lead meetings, and contribute to proposals while ensuring adherence to contract obligations and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or related field is required.
• Active California Architectural License required for Project Architect designation.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with demonstrated technical proficiency across all architectural phases.
• Strong experience in construction documentation, coordination, and quality control.
• Ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and provide performance feedback.
• Knowledge of building codes, agency requirements, and plan check processes.
• Ability to manage budgets, understand contractual liabilities, and support fee and scope development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and decision-making abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Commitment to following firm procedures, standards, and client protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and coordination from design development through construction documentation
• Resolve technical, code, and agency approval issues across all project phases
• Supervise and manage project teams of up to four staff members
• Provide performance feedback and evaluations
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, contractors, internal teams, and regulatory agencies
• Review project documents for quality, accuracy, coordination, and code compliance
• Support project schedules, budgets, staffing, and fee coordination
• Assist with work plans, hours estimation, and budget adherence
• Manage government agency coordination, plan check comments, and approvals
• Lead or participate in Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to team members
• Participate in proposals, interviews, and occasional marketing efforts
• Ensure projects align with contractual obligations, client expectations, and firm standards

Skills

Technical Development

Code Compliance

Quality Control

Budget Management

Performance Evaluation

Revit Drafting

Plan Check Processes

Contractual Liabilities

Hours Estimation

Agency Approval Coordination

Excellent Communication

Organizational Abilities

Time Management

Decision Making

Mentoring

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Jobtailor in Sacramento seeks a Project Architect to lead technical development from design through construction documentation. You will resolve code and agency issues, coordinate with consultants, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, and review documents for accuracy and quality.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, lead meetings, and contribute to proposals while ensuring adherence to contract obligations and firm standards.