Project Architect

Huckabee Inc.; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSA

Job summary

Huckabee Inc. in Culver City, CA seeks a creative Project Architect to develop design solutions, provide technical expertise, and guide project teams through design and construction. You will mentor junior staff, ensure feasibility and life-safety compliance, and coordinate with Consultants to deliver build-ready documents.

This hybrid role offers exposure to educational facilities, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to influence project outcomes across all phases.

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited Architectural program and CA licensure.
• 7+ years of professional experience, with K-12 Education project experience.
• Experience with DSA procedures and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with owner and team to understand client program and develop design direction.
• Lead architects, project associates, interior design associates, and planners to develop design solutions with Directors of Design.
• Mentor a team of technical and design professionals and ensure feasibility, constructability, and life-safety/code compliance.

Education

Architectural degree from accredited program

California licensure

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MOREgroup is a family of architecture, design, and engineering brands that serve civic, higher education, K-12, and healthcare practice areas. The facilities we bring to life are places where communities are cared for, educated, protected, and connected. We are proud to contribute to a strong social infrastructure where generations thrive.

Huckabee is one of the fastest growing A/E firms in the nation and one of the top educational design firms. We are a mission-driven company that is dedicated to the success of all students. What we do matters, which is why we look for people who share our passion for changing the world through design and who want to create an impact of excellence on education.

Some of the things you can expect working at MOREgroup…

• Contributing to a fun, energetic, and entrepreneurial team within a growing company.
• Training and development opportunities to support professional development and career growth.
• High level of autonomy with exposure to a variety of areas.
• More opportunities and more resources to impact the communities we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

We’re seeking a creative, energetic, and self-motivated Project Architect to join our Culver City, CA office. In this role, you will be responsible for developing creative design solutions, providing technical knowledge to solve design and construction issues, communicating priorities to both internal and external project teams, and assisting the Project Manager in implementing the project work plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with owner and team to fully understand the individuality of the client project and development of the programmatic direction.
• Lead a team of Architects, Project Associates, Interior Design Associates, and Planners to develop design solutions, in collaboration with Directors of Design.
• Mentor a team of technical and design-oriented professionals.
• Ensure feasibility, constructability, and life safety/code requirements are met.
• Maintain project delivery schedule and communicate concerns with Project Team.
• Prepare schematic and design development phase presentation materials.
• Develop construction documentation and specifications.
• Create, develop and maintain BIM projects through all phases of project.
• Coordinate with consultants utilizing BIM, 2D documentation, and specifications.
• Prepare request for pricing, review of shop drawings, and support team in addressing RFI’s during construction.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Professional degree from an accredited Architectural program and architect licensure is required. (California license is required)
• 7+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years' work on K-12 Education projects.
• Prior experience working with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)
• Advanced knowledge in Revit, BIM 360, and Bluebeam Revu
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Sketchup.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire and commitment to providing coaching and mentoring to junior team members is critical.
• Ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority.
• Experience working in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

BENEFITS:

This role offers competitive compensation and is eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits programs including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off & paid vacation

LOCATION:

• Hybrid position based in our Culver City, CA office.
• Ability to travel for project requirements, as needed.