Project Architect | Custom Residential

AIA Central Valley; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Simple IRA 3% match

Health and vision plan

Continuing education stipend

Job summary

DeForest Architects in Lake Tahoe Studio is seeking a Project Architect to lead design and production on custom residential projects in California. The role requires strong design sense, construction knowledge, and ability to manage clients and teams through all phases.

You will contribute to multiple project teams, prepare construction documents, coordinate with principals, and oversee permitting and land-use considerations. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of architectural experience in design and construction administration.
• At least 2 years on complex custom single-family residential projects.
• Strong design, detailing, and client communication.
• Experience with permitting and land-use issues.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multiple project teams and support project leads.
• Manage client and team communications during design and CD phases.
• Lead design development under supervision of principals.
• Prepare construction documents with detailed details and specifications.
• Conduct code research and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Idea people

Collaborators

Professionals

Talented designers

Tools

ArchiCAD

Job description

DeForest Architects is inventive, thoughtful, collaborative, and in need of a Project Architect to work on Custom Residential project in our Lake Tahoe Studio. Learn more about our work and unique client process at: https://www.deforestarchitects.com/process.

What’s Next

We have a slate of exciting custom residential projects on the boards in California, the Northwest, and the Mountain West. We are committed to staff development and recently launched a strategic planning process to expand firm leadership and foster a culture of design excellence.

About You

We need strong design and project management skills gained from a minimum of 6 years of experience working on challenging projects in all phases, including at least 2 years on complex custom single-family residential projects. Technical knowledge and thoughtful detailing are a must. Excellent communication – with clients and team – and organizational skills should be second nature. We seek:

• Idea people who are also capable of contributing to projects from start to finish,
• Collaborators who share their initiative, inspiration, and enthusiasm,
• Professionals who combine wide expertise with a spirit of discovery, and
• Talented designerswho are devoted to serving clients.

Other qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of overall experience in the field with at least 2 years working on custom residential projects
• Experience managing all phases of design and construction administration
• Knowledge of wood frame construction and detailing
• Experience with complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting
• Proficiency with ArchiCAD preferred
• Licensure in WA or CA preferred, but not required
• Self-sufficient, great team player and responsible time management
• A good sense of humor is a prerequisite!

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to multiple project teams as needed.
• Provide support for project teams and principals.
• Project management including client and team communication.
• Design under the supervision of project leads and principals.
• Construction document production, including details and specifications.
• Code research and compliance, handle complex land use issues, critical areas, and permitting.

Compensation:

• 24 days of paid time off - includes holidays and health time.
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match.
• Health and vision plan.
• Continuing education stipend.

All applicants must be local to the area, (or willing to relocate at your own expense) and legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.