Regional Technical Director

Jobtailor; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior architectural leader in California to drive regional technical direction and project execution. You will oversee design development, construction administration, and QA/QC across complex projects, aligning with firm standards and client needs.

You will mentor staff, promote sustainable design, and coordinate multi-discipline teams using BIM and digital tools. Travel up to 25% is required in this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Professional registration required.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience focusing on technical execution and PM.
• Proven track record leading large, complex projects.
• Leadership/management experience overseeing QA/QC preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for regional projects.
• Ensure alignment with firm-wide standards in design, graphics, building-code, project-management, and client expectations.
• Resolve complex technical issues and guide project teams on best practices.
• Help avoid claims through proactive technical and PM guidance.
• Collaborate with regional specifications leaders and office leadership.
• Establish office liaisons to ensure guidelines are followed.
• Apply advanced technologies, materials, details, and sustainable design principles.
• Develop and maintain a Regional Detail Library and region-specific templates.
• Oversee technical design, document development, and construction administration from concept to completion.
• Ensure project documentation complies with regulatory and quality standards.
• Coordinate architecture, structural, MEP, and other disciplines via BIM Execution Plans.
• Support project schedules, timelines, and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and lead regional technical training.
• Implement tiered training for technical and PM staff.
• Oversee Production Directors, staffing assignments, and weekly staffing reviews.
• Provide feedback on guidelines, libraries, templates, standards, and processes.
• Implement QA/QC and risk-management processes.
• Conduct technical reviews and project audits; recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee QA/QC reviews and QC checklist completion.
• Implement issue-reporting and documentation correction processes.
• Serve as technical point of contact for key client managers.
• Support business development presentations and new-project pursuits.
• Promote BIM, digital tools, and advanced simulation techniques.
• Travel to regional offices to maintain visibility and cohesive standards.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Project Management

QA/QC

Building Code Compliance

BIM Execution Plans

Collaboration

Decision Making Under Pressure

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial Drive

Communication

Architecture

Project Documentation

Construction Administration

Technical Design

Sustainable Design Principles

Advanced Technologies

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Client Relations

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Professional registration

Tools

BIM

Digital Tools

Simulation Techniques

Job description

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all regional projects


• Ensure alignment with firm-wide design, graphic, building-code, project-management, and client standards


• Resolve complex technical issues and advise project teams on best practices


• Help avoid claims through proactive technical and project-management guidance


• Collaborate with the regional specifications leader and office leaders


• Establish office liaisons to ensure guidelines and processes are followed


• Apply advanced technologies, materials, details, and sustainable design principles


• Develop and maintain a Regional Detail Library and region-specific templates


• Oversee technical design, document development, and construction administration from concept to completion


• Ensure project documentation complies with regulatory and quality standards


• Coordinate architecture, structural, MEP, and other disciplines through BIM Execution Plans


• Support project schedules, timelines, and budgets


• Mentor junior staff and lead regional technical training


• Implement tiered training for technical and project-management staff


• Oversee Production Directors, staffing assignments, and weekly staffing reviews


• Provide feedback on guidelines, libraries, templates, standards, and processes


• Implement quality assurance and risk-management processes


• Conduct technical reviews and project audits; recommend corrective actions


• Oversee QA/QC reviews and QC checklist completion


• Implement issue-reporting and documentation-correction processes


• Serve as technical point of contact for key client managers


• Support business development presentations and new-project pursuits


• Promote BIM, digital tools, and advanced simulation techniques


• Travel to regional offices to maintain visibility and cohesive standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture


• Professional registration required


• Minimum of 15+ years of experience with a strong focus on technical execution and project management


• Proven track record in leading large, complex projects from concept to completion


• Previous leadership or management experience overseeing QA/QC preferred


• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills


• Ability to make decisions under pressure while maintaining client relationships


• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and best practices in design and construction


• Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and geographies


• Entrepreneurial drive to establish a department influencing an entire operation


• Knowledge of building systems, code requirements, client and office standards


• Experience in project management and client relations


• Ability to travel 25% of the time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in technical leadership, project management, and compliance with building codes and standards. Proficient in overseeing complex projects from concept to completion while fostering collaboration across disciplines and promoting sustainable design principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Leadership


• Project Management


• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)


• Building Code Compliance


• BIM Execution Plans

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Architecture


• Project Documentation


• Construction Administration


• Technical Design


• Sustainable Design Principles


• Advanced Technologies


• Conflict Resolution


• Problem Solving


• Client Relations


• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Decision Making Under Pressure


• Mentoring


• Entrepreneurial Drive


• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Registration

Industry Keywords

• Building Systems


• Code Requirements


• Design Standards


• Project Audits


• Technical Reviews

Tools & Technologies

• BIM


• Digital Tools


• Simulation Techniques