Senior Project Architect – Commercial & Retail Design Lead

M I Architects, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

M I Architects, Inc. seeks a full-time Project Architect / Senior Designer with 7-10 years of experience in commercial, retail, and restaurant facilities.

The candidate will manage project development, respond to plan check comments, and direct CAD staff to prepare Planning Entitlement packages and Construction Documents using AutoCAD. Requirements include strong communication skills, familiarity with California building and ADA codes, and the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of professional architectural experience in commercial project developments.
• Comfortable working with local jurisdictions and addressing plan check comments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to supervise CAD staff and direct project development.
• Knowledge of California Building, Fire, Green Building Standards, and ADA requirements.
• Detail oriented with problem-solving and self-motivation.
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team.
• Good listening and follow-through; able to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project development from concept to Construction Documentation.
• Respond to jurisdictional comments and obtain approvals.
• Direct design staff to develop Planning Entitlement packages and Construction Documents using AutoCAD.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

CAD supervision

Problem solving

Multitasking

Agency liaison

Education

BA in Architecture

CA Licensed Architect preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

M I Architects, Inc. seeks a full-time Project Architect / Senior Designer with 7-10 years of experience in commercial, retail, and restaurant facilities.

The candidate will manage project development, respond to plan check comments, and direct CAD staff to prepare Planning Entitlement packages and Construction Documents using AutoCAD. Requirements include strong communication skills, familiarity with California building and ADA codes, and the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently