Project Architect

Steinberg Hart; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Steinberg Hart is seeking a licensed Architect to guide design teams through design development and refine technical documents through all construction phases.

You will manage all technical documentation, coordinate with specifications, and lead teams on multiple projects, including on-site observation and final close-out activities, while maintaining client communications and design intent.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree with licensure or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with design development and construction documents.
• Strong communication and coordination with teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Guide design teams through design and technical development.
• Manage all technical documentation during all construction phases.
• Produce design and construction drawings with coordination across trades.
• Maintain project manual and record design decisions.
• Conduct on-site observations and report results.
• Lead project teams and perform staffing and scheduling tasks.
• Engage with clients for scoping, proposals, and services.
• Represent the firm at professional organizations and conferences.
• Coordinate with Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager on status.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Risk management

Sustainable practices knowledge

Education

Architecture degree

LEED AP (preferred)

License to practice architecture

California licensure preferred

Tools

Revit 2024+

3ds Max

Maxwell/Rubber Twinmotion/Enscape

SketchUp/Rhino

AutoCAD 2020+

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Overall Responsibilities:

A licensed Architect responsible for guiding design teams through the design and technical development and refinement of projects and managing all technical documentation through each phase of construction.

Responsibilities:

• Bring skill and innovation to design, production drawings and construction documents for compliance with design intent, building systems, construction detailing and coordination with specifications.
• Keep records of design decisions pertaining to selection of materials, detailing methodology and maintain project manual.
• Develop solutions through technical and design refinement.
• Conduct on-site observations and prepare observation reports.
• Conduct project close-out efforts including punch lists, certificate of occupancy, and certificate of substantial completion.
• Responsible for managing all technical documentation such as proposal requests, change orders and revisions to project scope through all phases of construction.
• Direct relationship on some projects with client in scoping project, developing proposals, negotiating services, and other project needs related to the success of the project.
• Function in the role of project leader, manage small teams, and handle some project management tasks such as staffing, fee estimating and scheduling.
• Regularly meet with the Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager to provide insight on project status and project details that contribute to the project’s success.
• Any supervision and guidance required by Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager is primarily from overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Represent the Firm by actively participating in external professional organizations, market-specific organizations and conferences, and social functions.

Requirements

• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in technical and design production.
• Ability to demonstrate full knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse assignments.
• Substantial experience in construction document preparation and field observation, knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques.
• Solid experience in dealing with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes and appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as time management skills.
• Solid judgment based on precedent and policy in the development of a recommended course of action.
• Understanding of risk management elements in all phases of the project.
• Thorough understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software:

Computer Software Proficiency

• Building Information Modeling: Revit 2024 or later
• Rendering: 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape
• Modeling: SketchUp or Rhino
• AutoCAD 2020 or later
• Microsoft Office

• A degree in Architecture, preferable at the graduate level, related field or equivalent experience required. LEED AP preferred, Architecture license required, California preferred.
• Current affiliation and/or membership in local, state, or national industry organization(s) is a plus.

PAY/BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid PTO and holidays, as well as 401(k) matching, profit sharing and annual performance bonus opportunities.

Steinberg Hart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, genetics, or arrest/conviction records.