Residential Architecture Project Lead

Laney La, Inc; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

401(K) Plan with 4% match

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Laney LA, a LA-based architecture studio, seeks an Associate to advance residential design and documentation across project lifecycles. You will drive design options, manage plans, and coordinate with clients and consultants to keep projects on track.

Core values emphasize passion, service, learning, curiosity, and resilience. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and meticulous detailing.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in high-end residential design and construction.
• Ability to visually communicate design via drawings, diagrams, details.
• Working knowledge of ArchiCAD or willingness to learn.
• Deep expertise in construction documentation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture.
• Experience across full project lifecycle.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong leadership and self-motivation.
• Strong time management to meet weekly deadlines.
• Highly skilled technically.
• Experience assembling complex drawing sets.
• Punctual and organized.
• Knowledge of California Building Codes.

Responsibilities

• Execute project plans and hit weekly milestones using in-house PM tools.
• Produce and support design deliverables across architectural stages with discernment.
• Create high-quality drawings and details; ensure constructibility and detailing.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, consultants; manage RFIs and responses.

Skills

Residential design experience

Technical drawing

ArchiCAD

Construction documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Deadline management

Technical proficiency

Drawing sets

Punctuality

California Building Codes

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in architecture

Tools

ArchiCAD

Job description

Laney LA, a LA-based architecture studio, seeks an Associate to advance residential design and documentation across project lifecycles. You will drive design options, manage plans, and coordinate with clients and consultants to keep projects on track.

Core values emphasize passion, service, learning, curiosity, and resilience. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and meticulous detailing.