Project Architect | Architectural Project Manager

Pop-Up Talent; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead design, permitting, factory production, and site installation of modular homes. You will oversee small project teams from schematic design to CA, coordinating with architects, engineers, and the factory team.

The role requires 5–12 years of post-academic experience, strong technical design skills, Revit proficiency, and excellent client communication. Hybrid work options and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of post-academic, professional experience.
• Experience leading all phases of residential projects, from SD through CA.
• Strong technical design and detailing skills.
• Experience with MEP drawings and coordinating across disciplines, including structural, civil, MEP, fire sprinkler, and interior design.
• Excellent understanding of code compliance and the residential permitting process.
• Experience managing client interactions with professionalism and confidence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, fostering strong relationships, keeping them informed, and ensuring project outcomes align with their needs
• Create architectural designs from initial schematics through detailed drawing sets ready for state and local residential approval as well as factory production
• Lead coordination efforts with external architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, and other project consultants
• Lead the permitting process and communications with local and state building departments. Ensure projects comply with applicable codes
• Coordinate with the factory team to ensure the smooth transition of the design and architectural drawings into production
• Actively participate in regular office initiatives to improve design quality, project delivery, and overall process efficiency

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Residential design knowledge

Coordination across disciplines

Code compliance & permitting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid remote and in-person

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

• Our premium custom modular home builder designs, engineers, and builds homes in our factory faster, stronger, and more cost-effectively than traditional site building
• We believe that bringing design, engineering, and construction under one roof is the key to changing the entire industry. We have proven that any building can be built using modular construction without compromises
• If you like to think big and want to change the homebuilding industry, this is the right place for you

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• We are seeking a hands-on Architectural Project Manager to join our growing design team
• You will be responsible for overseeing small project teams to lead the design, permitting, factory production, and site installation of our modular prefabricated homes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, fostering strong relationships, keeping them informed, and ensuring project outcomes align with their needs
• Create architectural designs from initial schematics through detailed drawing sets ready for state and local residential approval as well as factory production
• Lead coordination efforts with external architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, and other project consultants
• Lead the permitting process and communications with local and state building departments. Ensure projects comply with applicable codes
• Coordinate with the factory team to ensure the smooth transition of the design and architectural drawings into production
• Actively participate in regular office initiatives to improve design quality, project delivery, and overall process efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must Haves:

• At least 5-12 years of relevant post-academic, professional experience
• Experience leading all phases of residential projects, from SD through CA
• Strong technical design and detailing skills
• Experience with MEP drawings and coordinating across disciplines, including structural, civil, MEP, fire sprinkler, and interior design
• Excellent understanding of code compliance and the residential permitting processli>
• Experience managing client interactions with professionalism and confidence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• Proficiency in Revit
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with prefabricated or modular construction
• Architectural licensure in California

IN RETURN, WE PROVIDE:

• Paid time off, holiday pay, a company 401(k) plan, and healthcare
• High-quality completed projects you can take pride in
• An opportunity for professional growth.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Pay range depends on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity, and/or experience.

We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

Flexible work-from-home options available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.