Senior Project Architect: Design Lead & Mentorship

Studio+; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio+ in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Project Architect to lead design implementation, technical documentation, and cross-disciplinary coordination on high-quality projects. The Senior designation reflects greater leadership, oversight of delivery, and mentoring responsibilities within a collaborative studio.

Qualified candidates will have active architectural licensure, 3+ years of licensure experience, and a degree in architecture from an accredited program.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with active license; CA licensure preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional licensure experience; senior level requires more.
• Degree in architecture from an accredited program (B.Arch/M.Arch).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction document development with strong attention to detail.
• Coordinate BIM models and ensure coordination with consultants and interior designers.
• Manage QA/QC efforts and review drawing sets for accuracy and clarity.
• Mentor junior staff and promote best practices and design excellence.
• Support permitting, bidding, and construction administration processes.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Project Leadership

BIM coordination

Client relationships

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture (B.Arch/M.Arch)

California license preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office

Rendering software

Job description

Studio+ in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Project Architect to lead design implementation, technical documentation, and cross-disciplinary coordination on high-quality projects. The Senior designation reflects greater leadership, oversight of delivery, and mentoring responsibilities within a collaborative studio.

Qualified candidates will have active architectural licensure, 3+ years of licensure experience, and a degree in architecture from an accredited program.