Project Architect

Ware Malcomb; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Architect to manage design development, construction documents, and specifications across projects. You will oversee drawing set production while mentoring team members on design strategies and delivery methods.

A licensed architect ensures quality control and technical excellence across technical documents. The role requires 10+ years of architecture experience, a degree in architecture, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Architecture license.
• 10+ years of experience in architecture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Well versed in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Thorough knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage design development, construction documents, and specifications.
• Oversee production of drawing sets and mentor team on design strategies and delivery methods.
• Contract drawings from start to finish.
• Prepare project schedule projections with Project Manager.
• Resolve clashes for complex project types.
• Provide construction administration including site visits and shop drawings reviews.
• Perform site code searches and analysis at local, county, state, and federal levels.
• Represent Ware Malcomb at design review meetings and present projects as needed.
• Collaborate with QC/studio reviewers to review documents.
• Assemble consultant teams and manage contracts.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Coordinate documents

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Architecture License

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

As a Project Architect at Ware Malcomb, you will manage the design development, construction documents, and specification of projects. You will oversee the production of drawing sets while mentoring team members on design strategies and delivery methods. As a licensed architect in your jurisdiction, your quality control and technical skills drive the success of projects.

Your Role

• Responsible for the contract drawings from start to finish.
• Work with the Project Manager to prepare a projection of the project’s schedule and deadlines.
• Manage clash resolution for complex project types.
• Provide construction administration services including site visits, review shop drawings, etc.
• Responsible for local, county, state, and federal project code searches and analysis.
• Represent Ware Malcomb at required jurisdiction public design review or development approval meetings and make project presentations as needed.
• Work with the QC studio and/or peer reviewer to review all contract documents prior to issuance.
• Assist the office lead or studio lead and Project Manager in assembling the consultant team for the project as required; Identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts.
• Work with Ware Malcomb contracted consultants and the client’s consultants to coordinate all of the various trades to achieve a complete set of contract documents and specifications which will be used for building permits and construction.
• Responsible for technical success and the quality of drawings.
• Work with the Specifications Team to create project manuals.
• Review RFI’s and Submittals for consistency with the project drawings.

Qualifications

• Architecture License
• 10+ years of experience in the field of Architecture
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Well versed in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Thorough knowledge of building codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate a complete set of contract documents

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The compensation range is $97k-$114k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.