Senior Project Architect

DGA; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

PTO

Staff dev. allowance

Bonus program

Job summary

DGA in Newport Beach is seeking a Senior Project Architect who pairs technical mastery with natural leadership. You will serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution, leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and driving project profitability.

You’ll oversee design development, coordinate construction documents, manage submittals and RFI processes, and interface with authorities during permitting and construction, while mentoring a team in our collaborative

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and licensed/registered status.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD is mandatory; familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3ds Max and Creative Suite is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction documents and project coordination.
• Proven ability to maintain client relations and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage client, team and project coordination including full documentation coordination.
• Lead communication between project team, clients, vendors and consultants.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve complex design challenges.
• Maintain project manuals and specifications.
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews.
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitutions during construction.
• Interface with authorities during permitting and construction.
• Detail all types of commercial construction for buildings and interiors.
• Direct and mentor the team; coordinate assignments and CA including specs.
• Negotiate project scope and fees; oversee design development and production of drawings.
• Collaborate with GC for successful resolution; manage consultants and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client coordination

Communication

Technical drawing

Building codes

Construction documents

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Licensed or registered architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Hello! DGA's practice is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Project Architect who pairs technical mastery with natural leadership. As a key project lead, you will serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution. You'll lead multidisciplinary consultant teams, drive project profitability, and mentor the next generation of architects within our collaborative studio environment.

As a senior project architect at DGA, you will:

• Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
• Manage communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain the project manual and specifications
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
• Detail all types of commercial construction for both buildings and interiors
• Directing a team, responsible for organizing, executing and coordinating assignments of team.
• Manage contracts, negotiating project scope and fees
• Runs design development process, planning, coordinating and overseeing production of architectural drawings in all phases.
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Uses knowledge of architectural systems and detailing, materials application, building codes, and building and engineering systems
• Works directly with local authorities having jurisdiction
• Provides technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical & design challenges.
• Works constructively with building departments and entitlement agencies
• Coordinate consultants and contractors
• Manage CA including development of project manual and specifications, material and shop drawing review.
• Collaborate and partner with the GC towards successful resolution
  

You’ll bring to DGA:

• 15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• Licensed or registered architect
• Experience with Revit (mandatory), AutoCAD (mandatory), Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Ability to complete a full set of construction documents;
• Understands how buildings are constructed to create accurate and descriptive technical documents
• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with confidence and professionalism
• Exceptional organizational skills
• LEED accreditation a plus
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
  

DGA is a people-focused firm. When asked what makes working at DGA enjoyable, the number one answer is the people. At DGA, you can expect great pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, PTO, and an annual staff development allowance. We also have a very generous bonus program.

At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $140,000 commensurate with qualifications

No solicitors or recruiters, please. Applicants for this position must have unrestricted right to work in the United States.