Project Lead - Residential

Flewelling & Moody; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and leadership development

Job summary

Flewelling & Moody, a California-based architecture firm with a long history of thoughtful, community-centered design, seeks a Project Lead to guide projects from concept through construction. You will mentor designers, manage BIM models, coordinate with consultants, and ensure code compliance and design excellence across educational, civic, and residential projects in California.

Join a collaborative team shaping schools and communities for nearly a century, delivering meaningful architecture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed Architect in California or actively pursuing licensure.
• 5–8 years of professional architectural experience with increasing project responsibility.
• Experience leading construction document production through all phases of a project.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Codes, accessibility requirements, and construction detailing.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Experience with senior housing, affordable housing, or multi-family residential projects is desirable.
• Experience working through DSA review and approval processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Enscape, Word & Excel.
• Experience with SketchUp, Rhino, BIM coordination, and visualization software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project research, code analysis, and material/product evaluations alongside the Project Architect.
• Understand project scope, coordinate with consultants and design teams.
• Collaborate with PMs and Project Architects to deliver on schedule and within budget.
• Independently manage smaller projects and support larger teams.
• Manage BIM models and maintain drawing standards.
• Lead production and coordination of drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and Forma.
• Coordinate, mentor, and provide technical guidance to staff and interns.
• Develop architectural details and help with specifications.
• Review drawing sets for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance.
• Perform field investigations and site verification.
• Support bidding and construction administration tasks.
• Maintain clear client communication to ensure excellent service.
• Assist with responses to RFQs and RFPs when needed.

Skills

5–8 years of professional experience

Leadership

Strong communication

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Suite

Enscape

Word

Excel

SketchUp

Rhino

BIM coordination

Visualization software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect in California

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Suite

Enscape

SketchUp

Rhino

BIM coordination

Visualization software

Excel

Word

Job description

At Flewelling & Moody, our Project Leads are more than technical experts; they are trusted leaders who help transform ideas into exceptional architecture. If you’re passionate about thoughtful design, technical excellence, and mentoring others, this is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects while working alongside a collaborative team that has been shaping California’s schools and communities for nearly a century.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct project research, code analysis, and material/product evaluations alongside the Project Architect.
• Understand the scope of your given projects, understand the consultant’s scope, and coordinate closely with the design consultants.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Architects to deliver projects on schedule, while understanding the project’s budget and maintaining Flewelling & Moody’s commitment to design excellence.
• Independently manage smaller projects while supporting larger, multi-disciplinary project teams alongside the Project Architect or Project Manager.
• Manage your project BIM models, and clearly understand drawing files, and office drafting standards.
• Lead the production and coordination of architectural drawings and construction documents utilizing Revit or AutoCAD and Autodesk Forma.
• Coordinate, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Architectural Designers, Architect staff and Interns.
• Develop architectural details, assist with project specifications, and ensure technical quality throughout all project phases.
• Review drawing sets for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with California Building Codes and accessibility requirements.
• Perform field investigations, existing conditions documentation, and site verification.
• Assist during bidding and construction by preparing addenda, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting construction administration.
• Support the Project Architect or Project Manager in maintaining clear, responsive, and professional communication with Flewelling & Moody’s clients to ensure exceptional client service throughout all phases of the project.
• Support the Project Architect or Project Manager in developing responses and proposals to RFQ’s and RFP’s when needed.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 5–8 years of professional architectural experience with increasing project responsibility.
• Licensed Architect in California, or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience leading construction document production through all phases of a project.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Codes, accessibility requirements, and construction detailing.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Experience working in any of the following project types is highly desirable: senior housing, affordable housing, or multi-family residential projects.
• Experience working through the Division of State Architect (DSA) review and approval process.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency with: Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Enscape, Word & Excel
• Experience with SketchUp, Rhino, BIM coordination, and visualization software is a plus.

Lead Meaningful Projects. Mentor Others. Build Your Future!

Company Profile

Flewelling & Moody is a California-based architecture firm with a long history of thoughtful, community-centered design. Our team works across educational, civic, commercial, and residential projects, bringing together design, technical expertise, and collaboration to create buildings that serve people and communities well.