Project Architect

Umé Studio; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

UMÉ Studio in Oakland, CA seeks an experienced Project Architect / Project Coordinator for a full-time role. Lead design development through Construction Administration, coordinate consultants, and manage detailed documentation across project phases.

You will collaborate closely with the principal, guide junior staff, and contribute to process improvements while delivering precise drawings and compliant construction documentation. Hybrid/remote work options are considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of architectural experience in a professional setting.
• Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• Revit proficiency is required; Rhino and Enscape a plus.
• Hospitality, wellness, residential, or boutique commercial project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from Design Development through Construction Administration.
• Coordinate structural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultants.
• Manage internal timelines, deliverables, and drawings packages.
• Produce drawings, details, and specifications reflecting design intent.
• Resolve building systems, code issues, and constructability questions.
• Maintain precision across plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Attend client meetings and consultant coordination calls.
• Translate feedback into technically sound revisions.
• Support permitting processes and agency coordination as required.
• Oversee CA management including submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings; conduct site visits.

Skills

Project coordination

Construction knowledge

Design development

Documentation

Client meetings

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Job description

Umé Studio is a multi-disciplinary design practice in Oakland and New York City, founded and led by architect Mei-Lan Tan. We focus on hospitality: hotels, spas, wineries, retreats, bath houses—and the materials, furniture, interiors, and landscapes inside and outside them.

Current projects include a winery renovation in Carmel currently in Construction Administration, a 26 room oceanfront inn in Pacific Grove, and a large-scale bathhouse in Lombok in Concept Design.

Role Summary

We’re seeking an experienced and technically strong Project Architect / Project Coordinator to join our team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate combines design excellence with project management fluency and strong construction knowledge. You will lead internal coordination, support design development, permitting, CA, and produce thoughtful, detailed documentation across project phases.

You should be deeply collaborative, proactive, and committed to meaningful work. This is an opportunity to work closely with the principal and contribute across all stages of a project, from concept through ca, as well as insights on how a small design practice runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from Design Development through Construction Administration
• Coordinate consultants including structural, MEP, civil, and specialty trades
• Manage internal project timelines, deliverables, and drawing packages
• Production assets like architectural drawings, details, and specifications that reflect design intent, design diagrams, project visuals like renders and collage
• Resolve complex building systems, code requirements, and constructability issues
• Maintain a high level of precision across plans, sections, elevations, and details
• Participate in client meetings and consultant coordination calls
• Translate feedback into thoughtful, technically sound revisions
• Support permitting processes and agency coordination as required
• CA management including review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings, conduct site visits and support construction problem-solving, ensure built work aligns with drawings, details, and design vision

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional architectural experience
• Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)
• Strong proficiency in Revit (required); Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite a plus
• Experience with hospitality, wellness, residential, or boutique commercial projects
• Strong understanding of California building codes, permitting, detailing, and consultant coordination
• Deep experience in Construction Documentation and Construction Administration
• Strong graphic abilities and design communication skills
• Capable of guiding junior staff and delegating tasks effectively
• Clear communicator with a calm, organized, and self-directed working style
• Schedule: 40 hrs/week
• Duration: Full Time
• Compensation: Starting at $90K + based on experience, with benefits
• Location: Oakland, CA, (open to discussing hybrid/remote work with qualified candidates)

UMÉ Studio is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable design practice. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We also hope to contribute to your career journey.