Senior Architect & Project Manager - Lead Large-Scale Design

Tighe Architecture; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Long-term disability

401k plan

Job summary

Tighe Architecture in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Architect to lead design teams on large commercial, mixed-use, and housing projects. This full-time role requires strong technical and coordination skills, with a focus on documentation, client communication, and guiding projects through all phases.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture degree, 5–15 years of experience, proficiency in Revit, and the ability to work on-site in LA.

Qualifications

• Professional architecture degree from an accredited school.
• 5-15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Registered Architect preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Revit is required; familiarity with Rhino, Bluebeam, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite expected.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and direct multiple design teams and projects across phases.
• Must be able to work locally at our LA office with authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple aspects of client, project, and general contractor coordination, including full documentation coordination with design and engineering consultants.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects to ensure alignment with scope, design, budget, client goals, and coordination.
• Lead design meetings and presentations with clients and stakeholders.
• Perform design work across programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation.
• Prepare presentations, renderings, and other materials to convey design ideas.
• Participate in selection and presentation of FF&E, color palettes, and lighting.
• Maintain project manuals and specifications.
• Conduct and document on-site observations and submittals during construction.
• Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction phases.
• Ensure accuracy on technical issues while supporting design through strong technical input.

Skills

Revit

Rhino

Bluebeam

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

Tighe Architecture in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Architect to lead design teams on large commercial, mixed-use, and housing projects. This full-time role requires strong technical and coordination skills, with a focus on documentation, client communication, and guiding projects through all phases.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture degree, 5–15 years of experience, proficiency in Revit, and the ability to work on-site in LA.