Project Architect

STV Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking multiple Project Architects to join our Buildings practice in Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA. The role focuses on leading design and technical development, coordinating across disciplines, and delivering construction documents for institutional, transportation, civic, and higher education projects.

The ideal candidate is licensed with 10+ years of experience, proficient in BIM tools (Revit/Rhino) and related software, and capable of guiding project teams from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Licensure in California required
• Demonstrated strength of technical knowledge & design sensibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 3D modeling & BIM documentation tools (Revit/Rhino).
• Demonstrated experience developing CD Sets, including detailing ability and coordination of consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of one or more projects.
• Develop design to ensure projects meet functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Manage project(s) through interaction with Consultants, Engineers, and additional personnel to ensure timely completion.
• Develop design layouts and frameworks for projects, including drawings and specifications, while providing insight and support throughout all stages.
• Lead project scheduling, defining scope, budgeting, staffing, and construction administration, while managing change orders effectively.
• Apply expert knowledge of architectural concepts, codes, and procedures; prepare studies, reports, and technical drawings; and present findings to clients.
• Lead and supervise internal team of design professionals through design process.
• Understand, develop, and follow structured work plans to ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and design intent.
• Support management of design progress including coordination with clients, consultants and with internal team.
• Write clear and concise project narratives, material specifications, and other technical documents essential for project coordination and client presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with counterparts, contractors, and consultants to develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to firm-wide QA/QC processes and compliance with codes and standards.
• Conduct research on design, building codes, zoning regulations, and project requirements to support informed decision‑making and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Participate in site visits to assess conditions and gather information for design accuracy.
• Delegate tasks effectively to junior staff and interns and assisting with task completion on multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Participate in business development from building industry and client relationships to assisting in scope and schedule definitions.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Team coordination

Communication

Architectural design sensibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

Adobe Suite

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

STV is currently looking for multiple Project Architects to join our Buildings practice in Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA. The Project Architect will lead the design and technical development, coordination, and delivery of various architectural projects serving institutional, transportation, civic, higher education, healthcare, justice, including public and private sector clients. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, this role is responsible for directing design and technical coordination across all disciplines and overseeing the production of coordinated design and construction documents. The ideal candidate is a licensed architectural professional with relevant design experience, strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and experience guiding project teams through all phases of project development, from conceptual design through construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of one or more projects
• Develop design to ensure project are within functional program, budgetary, environmental, and legal requirements
• Manage project(s), through interaction with Consultants, Engineers, and additional personnel to ensure timely completion of these projects
• Develop design layouts and frameworks for projects, including drawings and specifications, while providing insight and support throughout all stages.
• Lead project scheduling, defining scope, budgeting, staffing, and construction administration, while managing change orders effectively.
• Apply expert knowledge of architectural concepts, codes, and procedures; prepare studies, reports, and technical drawings; and present findings to clients
• Lead and supervise internal team of design professionals (architects and engineers) through design process
• Understand, develop, and follow structured work plans to ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and design intent.
• Support management of design progress including coordination with clients, consultants and with internal team
• Write clear and concise project narratives, material specifications, and other technical documents essential for project coordination and client presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with counterparts, contractors, and consultants to develop new business opportunities
• Ensure adherence to firm-wide QA/QC processes and compliance with codes and standards.
• Conduct research on design, building codes, zoning regulations, and project requirements to support informed decision‑making and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Participate in site visits to assess conditions and gather information for design accuracy.
• Delegate tasks effectively to junior staff and interns and assisting with task completion on multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Participate in business development from building industry and client relationships to assisting in scope and schedule definitions.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Licensure in California required
• Demonstrated strength of technical knowledge & design sensibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 3D modeling & BIM documentation tools (Revit/Rhino), industry-typical software such as Enscape, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques.
• Demonstrated experience developing CD Sets, including detailing ability and coordination of consultants.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in the culture of the studio.

Compensation Range: $114,345.69 - $130,680.78

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position.
Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.