Senior Designer: Rebuild Architect for Resilient Homes

NardiHaus; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NardiHaus in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced designer/architect to lead design development and documentation for residential and multi-family rebuild projects.

You will produce high-quality Revit models for SD, DD, and CD phases, coordinate with consultants and community partners, and mentor junior staff.

This in-person role emphasizes resilience, fire-resistant design, and close collaboration with residents and stakeholders to rebuild fire-impacted areas.

Qualifications

• B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited institution.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in residential & multi-family architecture, California experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit (required) with leading documentation sets.
• Excellent technical detailing, visual communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently and coordinate across disciplines.
• Mission-driven, with an interest in rebuilding, resilience, and fire-resistant design.
• Familiarity with multi-family design, single-family residential design, permitting, and construction documentation in California.
• Experience working directly with clients and guiding projects from concept to construction; in-person in Pasadena, CA; hybrid optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and documentation for residential & multi-family rebuild projects.
• Produce high-quality Revit models and annotated drawings for SD, DD, and CD phases.
• Coordinate with consultants and community partners across all project phases.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and public/community presentations.
• Mentor and support junior team members in technical detailing and project workflow.
• Ensure design excellence while balancing constructability, cost, and schedule considerations.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Design development

Technical detailing

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Public/community presentation

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited institution

Tools

Revit

Job description

NardiHaus in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced designer/architect to lead design development and documentation for residential and multi-family rebuild projects.

You will produce high-quality Revit models for SD, DD, and CD phases, coordinate with consultants and community partners, and mentor junior staff.

This in-person role emphasizes resilience, fire-resistant design, and close collaboration with residents and stakeholders to rebuild fire-impacted areas.