Senior Project Architect & Construction Lead — LA

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Paid holidays and vacation

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

RFRM Collective, based in Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Project Manager with substantial technical experience in high-end custom residential architecture. The role focuses on leading construction documentation, coordinating drawings, and ensuring quality, accuracy, and constructability, with involvement in select design-forward commercial projects.

Responsibilities include leading documentation, coordinating consultants, managing permits in California, overseeing construction administration,

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture; licensure preferred.
• 10+ years of experience, primarily in custom residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and detailing.
• California building code and permitting experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Experience with hillside or complex-site projects a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction documentation for custom residential and select commercial projects.
• Coordinate consultants — structural, MEP, civil, landscape — and maintain drawing set quality through all phases.
• Manage permitting submissions and plan checks across California jurisdictions.
• Lead construction administration: RFIs, submittals, site visits, and contractor coordination.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and fee proposals.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to junior project staff.

Skills

Knowledge of California building code

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Architect licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

RFRM Collective, based in Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Project Manager with substantial technical experience in high-end custom residential architecture. The role focuses on leading construction documentation, coordinating drawings, and ensuring quality, accuracy, and constructability, with involvement in select design-forward commercial projects.

Responsibilities include leading documentation, coordinating consultants, managing permits in California, overseeing construction administration,