Principal Architect, Team Lead

HNTB Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Los Angeles, CA seeks a lead technical architect to guide large-scale projects from concept through construction, delivering integrated design solutions across disciplines. You will act as a subject matter expert in architecture, drive BIM implementation, and lead teams to meet program goals.

The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration with clients and consultants, and active participation in technical and delivery standards development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 10 years of relevant experience.
• RA

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on assigned projects.
• Ensures that a technical solution, consistent with the program and design is properly developed and produced.
• Works closely with the project designer and manager in planning and implementing all work processes.
• Develops and implements internal controls for all team members assigned to a project.
• Monitors and supervises development of contract documents.
• Promotes BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and workflows.
• Coordinates with sub-consultants for QA/QC checks.
• Responsible for project work planning and scheduling.
• Mentors staff and participates in recruitment, development and retention input.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

Computational design

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Project delivery methods

Architecture knowledge

Building codes

3D modeling & visualization

Accessibility & sustainability codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM execution planning

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for participation in all phases of project development including full technical support of the architecture as well as incorporation of all disciplines involved with the design. Serves as a resource to the designer and project manager as the design is developed. The role includes serving as the lead technical architect on large sized projects.

What You’ll Do

• Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on assigned projects.
• Ensures that a technical solution, consistent with the program and design is properly developed and produced.
• Works closely with the project designer and manager in planning and implementing all work processes.
• Develops and implements internal controls for all team members assigned to a project.
• Monitors and supervises development of contract documents.
• Promotes the implementation and enforcement of BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and project team workflows.
• Has overall responsibility for coordination with sub-consultants in implementation of quality assurance and quality control checks.
• Responsible for all project work planning and scheduling.
• Serves as subject matter expert on architectural projects of the largest size.
• Promotes firm culture within and outside the practice.
• Assists in the development and implementation of practice-wide technical and delivery standards.
• Participates in market sector leadership initiatives.
• Nurtures existing client relationships.
• Attends industry-based conferences and events to promote the firm.
• May mentor earlier to mid-career staff.
• Provides input on recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
• Coordinates schedules and approves timecards.
• Aids in establishing employees' objectives and provides feedback while coaching and mentoring their team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 10 years of relevant experience.
• RA

What You’ll Bring

• Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Skills in computational design, or other emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated technical ability and leadership skills.
• Clear communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Patience and ability to mentor and develop others.
• Proficient in: Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, IPD, etc.
• Architectural products and systems.
• Building codes.
• Knowledgeable in current and emerging tools including Autodesk Revit, cloud filesharing/collaboration, complex 3D modeling, visualization.
• Knowledgeable in current accessibility and sustainability codes and standards.

What We Prefer

• Experience leading the technical delivery of sports, entertainment, and large public assembly venue projects, including stadiums, arenas, ballparks, training facilities, performance venues, or mixed-use entertainment districts.
• Experience serving as the lead technical architect on complex, multidisciplinary projects with large consultant teams and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects for collegiate athletics, professional sports organizations, municipalities, or venue operators.
• Experience delivering large-scale sports and entertainment projects utilizing Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build.
• BIM execution planning, and design technology workflows.
• Experience coordinating architecture, structure, MEP, acoustics, audiovisual, food service, security, and specialty sports venue consultants.
• Knowledge of spectator venue design considerations including life safety, crowd movement, accessibility, premium hospitality environments, back-of-house operations, and event-day functionality.
• Demonstrate ability to mentor and develop staff while leading project team.

Additional Information

HNTB Total Rewards

Locations: Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street) .

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $126,942.61 - $198,551.24. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work