Senior Project Architect

Jobtailor; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Mountain View, CA seeks a seasoned Technical Project Architect to bridge client vision with design and site execution. Lead cross-functional teams, manage documentation, and ensure quality construction documents across all project phases.

Expect strong leadership, client relationship skills, and deep knowledge of building codes and standards. Licensure, Revit/AutoCAD proficiency, and US work eligibility are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Licensed or registered architect.
• Mandatory experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution.
• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination.
• Coordinate communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions for complex technical and design challenges.
• Maintain project manuals and specifications.
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews.
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and related construction-phase items.
• Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction.
• Detail commercial construction for buildings and interiors.
• Direct and coordinate team assignments.
• Manage contracts and negotiate project scope and fees.
• Run the design development process and oversee architectural drawing production through all phases.
• Support projects through the full lifecycle, including post-occupancy.
• Work with local authorities, building departments, and entitlement agencies.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors.
• Manage construction administration, including project manuals, specifications, and material and shop drawing review.
• Collaborate with the general contractor toward successful resolution of issues.
• Drive project profitability.
• Mentor architects within the studio.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project coordination

Client relations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

• Serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution
• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
• Coordinate communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions for complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manuals and specifications
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and related construction-phase items
• Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction
• Detail commercial construction for buildings and interiors
• Direct and coordinate team assignments
• Manage contracts and negotiate project scope and fees
• Run the design development process and oversee architectural drawing production through all phases
• Support projects through the full lifecycle, including post-occupancy
• Work with local authorities, building departments, and entitlement agencies
• Coordinate consultants and contractors
• Manage construction administration, including project manuals, specifications, and material and shop drawing review
• Collaborate with the general contractor toward successful resolution of issues
• Drive project profitability
• Mentor architects within the studio

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Licensed or registered architect
• Mandatory experience with Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Ability to complete a full set of construction documents
• Understanding of building construction to create accurate, descriptive technical documents
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Effective oral and written communication with confidence and professionalism
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
• LEED accreditation is a plus
• Unrestricted right to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex architectural projects, providing technical guidance, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing Revit and AutoCAD for detailed construction documentation and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Project Architect Experience
• Revit Proficiency
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Building Code Knowledge
• Leadership and Team Coordination

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Documentation
• Technical Guidance
• Design Development Process
• Building Construction Knowledge
• Project Manual Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Relationship Management
• Mentoring
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Architect
• LEED Accreditation

Industry Keywords

• Client Coordination
• Construction Administration
• Site Observations
• Permitting Process
• Project Profitability

Tools & Technologies

• Bluebeam Revu
• SketchUp
• 3dMax
• Adobe Creative Suite
• MS Office