Project Architect

arquitectonica; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading architecture and planning firm in Los Angeles is seeking a talented Project Architect with 5–8 years of experience. This role involves contributing to various design-driven projects, engaging in the entire design process, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have an accredited degree in Architecture, extensive experience with architectural design software, and strong communication skills. We offer comprehensive employee benefits, but note that remote work is not offered for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of continuous professional post-graduate working experience.
• Experience with multifamily and mixed-use projects; office experience is a plus.
• Licensure or active progress toward licensure (ARE) with the expectation of completion within two years.
• Ability to use 3D modeling software, including Rhino.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience in all project phases and construction documentation.
• Experience with multifamily and mixed-use projects; office experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of architectural design and documentation processes.
• Contribute to design development and coordination of design intent through documentation.
• Develop and produce construction documents and detail sketches.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Implement and coordinate redline revisions with the project team.
• Collaborate and coordinate with project consultants.
• Analyze and prepare program, space planning and area calculations.
• Work independently and with the team to meet budgetary and schedule goals.
• Participate in regular project team, client and contractor meetings.
• Communicate with the designated Project Manager; supervise junior staff as needed.
• Construction Administration experience preferred but not required.

Skills

Revit and BIM360

3D modeling software (including Rhino)

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam Revu

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Professional accredited degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM360

Rhino

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Arquitectonica is an internationally recognized, design-focused architecture and planning firm with a global practice of more than four hundred professionals across eleven offices. Our Los Angeles studio is seeking a talented Project Architect with 5–8 years of experience to join our growing team. Our work includes luxury residential, office, hospitality, and mixed‑use developments across diverse urban contexts.

What We Are Looking For:

As a Project Architect at Arquitectonica, you will contribute to a range of design‑driven projects and play an active role throughout the design, documentation, and construction process. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and external consultants while helping advance projects from concept through completion. This role offers the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility while contributing to a globally recognized design practice.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of architectural design and documentation processes across all project phases.
• Contribute to design development and coordination of design intent through documentation
• Develop, prepare and coordinate presentation and documentation materials
• Develop and produce construction documents and detail sketches
• Implement and coordinate redline revisions with the project team
• Collaborate and coordinate with project consultants
• Analyze and prepare program, space planning and area calculations
• Work both independently and collaboratively to meet project budgetary and schedule goals
• Participation in regular project team, client and contractor meetings
• Regular communication with the designated Project Manager
• Construction Administration experience and capabilities preferred but not required
• Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to a collaborative studio environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Professional accredited degree in Architecture
• 5+ years’ continuous professionalpost-graduateworking experience
• Technical experience using Revit and BIM360.
• Ability to use 3D modeling software, including Rhino
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Bluebeam Revu
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project
• Experience in detailing and construction documentation
• Experience with multifamily and mixed‑use projects; office experience is a plus
• Excellentverbal and written communication skills in Englishare required tointeract with clients and team members
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and a collaborative professional work ethic
• Licensure oractive progress toward licensure (ARE)with the expectation of completion within twoyears

Employee Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance
• 401K
• Paid vacation and sick time on accrual basis, paid holidays

Compensation:

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience and abilities.

This is a full‑time exempt role based in our Los Angeles office. Please note:

• Remote work is not offered or available.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume, references and representative samples of your work.

Note: We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to collaborative excellence and professional growth.

No Third Party Agencies or Submissions Will Be Accepted.

Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP.

Opportunities posted here do not create any implied or express employment contract between you and our company and can be changed at our discretion. Any and all information may change without notice. We reserve the right to solely determine applicant suitability. By your submission you agree to all terms herein.