Project Architect - Corporate, Commercial, & Civic

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks first year

Hybrid work environment

8 paid federal holidays

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching and professional dev

Job summary

SmithGroup, Los Angeles office, is seeking a Project Architect for Corporate, Commercial, & Civic projects. You will lead architect teams, develop construction documents, and manage construction administration while mentoring staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Architecture degree, 10+ years' experience, and are registered. Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe tools is required. Hybrid work, PTO, holidays, and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred; Architectural Registration required.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems; multi-disciplinary engagement.
• Strong client communication and trust-building.
• Mentoring and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience leading other architects and project teams.
• Understanding of code implementation and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for complex projects.
• Prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages.
• Oversee day-to-day construction administration with contractors and consultants.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee work quality.
• Establish project work plans and staffing requirements.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management.
• Meet with owners and user groups to determine program requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

LEED AP preferred

Architectural registration required

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Los Angeles office of SmithGroup is looking for a Project Architect - Corporate, Commercial, & Civic to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for projects of complex nature (healthcare, science and technology, higher education, commercial).
• Prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages.
• Lead day-to-day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor, owner, and consultants to maintain project progress.
• Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the work performed by junior staff.
• Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
• Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration required.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems; can successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
• Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience leading other architects and project teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $98,000 to $127,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].