Licensed Architect of Record — Lead Projects & Forensics

A7 Group, Inc.; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with profit sharing

Travel expense coverage

CEU support

Job summary

A7 Group, Inc. seeks a California Licensed Architect to take ownership as Architect of Record, guiding projects from site investigation through permitting and construction. You will influence firm growth while leading technical delivery and client interactions.

The role blends traditional architecture with forensic consulting, offering hands-on fieldwork, collaboration with staff, and accountability for project outcomes in a growing, entrepreneurial team.

Qualifications

• Active California Architect License in good standing – required.
• 5–10 years of architecture and/or construction experience, including responsible charge of projects.
• Strong knowledge of the California Building Code, zoning, and local permitting processes.
• Forensic architecture, inspection, field documentation, or litigation-support experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Architect of Record, reviewing, stamping, and signing construction documents and specifications.
• Manage projects end-to-end, including site investigations, as-builts, schematic design, construction documents, and permit approval.
• Lead planning, zoning, and code research and serve as the primary contact with building departments and plan reviewers.
• Perform forensic property inspections, analyze litigation case files, and author professional reports and opinions.
• Coordinate engineering consultants and communicate with product manufacturers.
• Guide and review the work of Job Captains and drafting staff.
• Represent A7 Group in client meetings, field engagements, and legal proceedings when needed.

Skills

Forensic inspections

Site investigations

Client meetings

Education

California Architect License

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

A7 Group, Inc. seeks a California Licensed Architect to take ownership as Architect of Record, guiding projects from site investigation through permitting and construction. You will influence firm growth while leading technical delivery and client interactions.

The role blends traditional architecture with forensic consulting, offering hands-on fieldwork, collaboration with staff, and accountability for project outcomes in a growing, entrepreneurial team.