Senior Project Architect - Design Leadership & Delivery

Studio AR&D Architects; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio AR&D Architects, a Los Angeles based firm, seeks a Project Architect to lead design development, technical detailing, and construction documents with accountability to schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate brings 8–15+ years of professional experience, a professional architecture license, and strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Rhino is preferred to deliver high-end residential projects in a collaborative studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Architectural license required.
• 8-15+ years of professional experience, preferably including high-end residential or design-focused projects.
• Extensive experience in technical design, design development, detailing, and construction documentation.
• Strong technical skills with a deep understanding of building systems, construction methods, detailing.
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to support and guide junior staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (SketchUp, Rhino).
• Experience guiding production teams through project timelines and deliverables.
• Significant experience in high-end single-family residential projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Experience interacting with clients, consultants, managing project communication.
• Ability to work closely with the firm principal and production team from schematic design through construction administration.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Passion for modern and contemporary architecture.
• Reliable transportation for site visits and meetings.
• Active participation in firm-wide planning, drawing and document standards development, and professional studio growth initiatives.
• Provide 3 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of design and construction documents from concept to construction.
• Collaborate with contractors and material suppliers to ensure constructability.
• Coordinate with Job Captains, design staff, and consultants for high-quality delivery.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Conduct code and zoning analyses for compliance.
• Coordinate consultant work and integrate engineering systems into drawings.
• Ensure QA/QC and align with office standards.
• Participate in client and consultant meetings.
• Protect design intent while ensuring code compliance and detailed construction docs.
• Lead project team in site meetings and provide follow-up solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Detail oriented

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Architectural license

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Studio AR&D Architects, a Los Angeles based firm, seeks a Project Architect to lead design development, technical detailing, and construction documents with accountability to schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate brings 8–15+ years of professional experience, a professional architecture license, and strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Rhino is preferred to deliver high-end residential projects in a collaborative studio.