Lead Project Architect – Hospitality & Resort Design

Ultipro; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WATG is hiring a Project Architect for its office in Tustin, California. The role reports to the Project Director and coordinates with the Project Manager and Project Designer to deliver high‑quality design and technical documentation across projects, including hotels and resorts.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of architectural experience, a professional license, and strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Professional architectural license required.
• 10+ years of experience designing small to mid-size architectural projects, including urban and resort hotels.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling software such as Rhino and SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the overall design intent is incorporated into the detailed project documentation.
• Monitors the design process from conceptual through construction administration phases.
• Coordinates drawings and specifications with consultants and other disciplines.
• Manages project documents and BIM-related data organization and standards.
• Mentors junior team members and leads project teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Communications

Client management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Professional architectural license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

WATG is hiring a Project Architect for its office in Tustin, California. The role reports to the Project Director and coordinates with the Project Manager and Project Designer to deliver high‑quality design and technical documentation across projects, including hotels and resorts.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of architectural experience, a professional license, and strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling tools.