Senior Project Architect

Josh Tully Architecture; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Josh Tully Architecture in Hermosa Beach seeks an experienced Senior Project Architect to lead design development through construction documents for ground-up high-end residences in Los Angeles and Orange County.

The role emphasizes thoughtful design, rigorous technical execution, and close collaboration with contractors, interior designers, and consultants, with potential for future leadership within the studio.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional architectural experience preferred.
• Strong experience with high-end custom residential architecture.
• Excellent construction documentation and detailing skills.
• Experience independently managing projects through DD and CDs.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and consultant coordination.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles area codes, permitting, and plan-check processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through design development and construction documentation.
• Develop comprehensive, well-coordinated drawing sets.
• Resolve architectural details and complex building conditions.
• Coordinate structural, civil, MEP, landscape, interiors, and other consultants.
• Manage permitting and plan-check processes with Los Angeles area jurisdictions.
• Coordinate directly with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance and drawing review for other team members.
• Participate in project meetings and construction administration.
• Contribute to the continued development of office standards, details, templates, and project-delivery workflows.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Residential architecture

Education

California licensure preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Archicad

Job description

We are a small, design-focused architecture studio in Hermosa Beach specializing in high-end custom residential projects throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Our work is focused primarily on ground-up residences, with an emphasis on thoughtful design, strong client relationships, and close collaboration with talented contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, and consultants.

We maintain a casual, collaborative studio environment while taking the quality of our architecture and project delivery seriously. As a small team, everyone has meaningful involvement in our projects, with opportunities to contribute ideas, take ownership of their work, and grow professionally as the practice evolves.

With a growing portfolio of residential work, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Architect who is equally invested in design and the technical execution required to bring it to life. This is a hands-on role with direct involvement in projects from design development through construction, as well as the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the studio. For the right person, the position has the potential to develop into a larger leadership role within the firm over time.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through design development and construction documentation
• Develop comprehensive, well-coordinated drawing sets
• Resolve architectural details and complex building conditions
• Coordinate structural, civil, MEP, landscape, interiors, and other consultants
• Manage permitting and plan-check processes with Los Angeles area jurisdictions
• Coordinate directly with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Provide technical guidance and drawing review for other team members
• Participate in project meetings and construction administration
• Contribute to the continued development of office standards, details, templates, and project-delivery workflows

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional architectural experience preferred
• Strong experience with high-end custom residential architecture
• Excellent construction documentation and detailing skills
• Experience independently managing projects through DD and CDs
• Strong understanding of residential construction and consultant coordination
• Familiarity with Los Angeles area codes, permitting, and plan-check processes
• Ability to manage multiple project responsibilities and work with a small collaborative team
• Strong communication skills and professional judgment
• California architectural licensure preferred, but not required

Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite required. Strong proficiency in Revit and/or Archicad is highly desirable.

Compensation:

$110,000-$140,000+, commensurate with experience and qualifications.