Senior Licensed Architect

Huitt-Zollars Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation/Annual Leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Huitt-Zollars Inc. in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Licensed Architect to support design teams through all project phases, from programming to construction administration, while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years’ experience, a Bachelor's in Architecture, and is licensed; healthcare/institutional exposure is preferred. Proficiency in REVIT, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed Architect required.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite; working knowledge of SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical design for the office and produces design documents for various buildings.
• Plan, direct, and monitor complex projects with strong technical requirements.
• Supervise project team work with project manager and designer.
• Ensure development and documentation meet schedule, budget, codes and quality.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Review designs and propose changes to meet codes and budget.
• Prepare action plans to resolve project issues.
• Assist with bids and contractor selection processes.
• Support market sector teams in proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with teams to develop creative design solutions.

Skills

REVIT

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Leadership

Client relations

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master's in Architecture (preferred)

Tools

SketchUp

Job description

Senior Licensed Architect

Role Description

Huitt-Zollars has a great full‑time opportunity for Senior Licensed Architect at our San Diego, CA office. This role assists the design teams through all project phases including business and client development, programming, design and construction documents, and construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have worked in Institutional markets, specifically Healthcare or a desire to learn Healthcare Architecture.

Location

San Diego, California

Employment Type

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type

Salary

Registration

Licensed Architect Required

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture required, Master's degree in Architecture preferred

Duties

• Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Supervise project team's work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer.
• Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget.
• Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues.
• Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process.
• Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested.
• Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on‑schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role Competencies

• Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.
• Organizing Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.
• Sharing Information: Conveying up‑to‑date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
• Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture required.
• Licensed Architect required.
• 10 + years' experience.
• Demonstrated building construction technical experience.
• Ideally have worked in Institutional markets, particularly healthcare.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite a must and working knowledge with architectural tools such as SketchUp.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams.
• Ability to interact with owners and user groups.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer‑Paid Short‑ & Long‑Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions.

Compensation

Annual Base Salary Range: $128,000-$160,000 and up depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate(s). The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on the success candidate's individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and consideration to participate in our discretionary annual bonus incentive program.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.