Senior Project Architect: Lead Commercial & Retail Design

Archinect; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

M I Architects, Inc. is seeking 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 jurisdictional comments, and direct design staff to develop Planning Entitlement packages and Construction Documents using AutoCAD. Requirements include strong knowledge of California Building, Fire, Green Building Standards, and ADA codes, plus excellent problem-solving and team

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional architectural experience in commercial projects
• Strong ability to respond to plan check comments and approvals
• Experience leading CAD staff to develop projects
• Knowledge of California Building, Fire, Green Building codes and ADA requirements
• Detail oriented, problem solver, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent listening and follow-through
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to interact with engineers and local agencies
• BA in Architecture; California Licensed Architect preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop Planning Entitlement package(s) and manage the entitlement process
• Construct Construction Documents using AutoCAD
• Respond to jurisdictional comments and obtain approvals
• Direct CAD staff to develop projects
• Interact with consultant engineers and local agencies

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Regulatory approvals

Team leadership

Education

BA in Architecture

California Licensed Architect preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

M I Architects, Inc. is seeking 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 jurisdictional comments, and direct design staff to develop Planning Entitlement packages and Construction Documents using AutoCAD. Requirements include strong knowledge of California Building, Fire, Green Building Standards, and ADA codes, plus excellent problem-solving and team