Senior Project Architect – DSA, BIM & Mentorship

Flewelling & Moody; Pasadena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flewelling & Moody is seeking a Project Architect in California to lead design, documentation, and construction administration. You will mentor designers, coordinate BIM workflows, and ensure quality and code compliance across phases.

The role requires serious leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple consultants while maintaining the design intent and schedule. California experience and licensure are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed Architect in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural team through all phases of design, documentation, bidding, and construction administration.
• Coordinate and mentor Architectural Designers, Job Captains, and Interns while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Take ownership of the preparation, coordination, and quality control of construction documents utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM workflows.
• Ensure project documents meet Flewelling & Moody’s standards for quality, constructability, coordination, and technical excellence.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty consultants.
• Lead project code analysis, accessibility compliance, and DSA coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and consultant deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable California Building Codes.
• Participate in client meetings, consultant coordination meetings, agency reviews, and construction meetings.
• Review RFIs, submittals, ASIs, change orders, and field observations while supporting successful project delivery.
• Conduct site visits and construction observations to ensure design intent and quality are maintained throughout construction.
• Collaborate with Project Managers/Principal-in-Charge to manage project schedules, staffing, budgets, and deliverables.
• Promote continuous improvement through mentorship, technical leadership, and adherence to firm-wide BIM and quality standards.
• Lead technical decision-making throughout the project while maintaining design intent, constructability, and code compliance.
• Be well organized, highly proficient in English, with strong written and communication skills
• A representative of Flewelling & Moody’s vision, mission, and values on a day-to-day basis.
• For individuals who consistently demonstrate ownership, strong performance, and the qualities of a leader, there are opportunities for accelerated growth, increased responsibility, and advancement within the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect in California

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Photoshop

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

Autodesk Forma

Word & Excel

Job description

Flewelling & Moody is seeking a Project Architect in California to lead design, documentation, and construction administration. You will mentor designers, coordinate BIM workflows, and ensure quality and code compliance across phases.

The role requires serious leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple consultants while maintaining the design intent and schedule. California experience and licensure are essential.