Senior Project Architect - Lead Design & Coordination

Archinect; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays and PTO

401k + bonus

Hybrid work environment

License dues reimbursement

AIA membership

Transit subsidy

Fitness stipend

Wellness events

Pet-friendly

Mentorship programs

Educational seminars

Social events

Job summary

KFA Architecture in Culver City, CA is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead design and coordination on major Los Angeles area projects. This role requires licensure, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of multi-family and mixed-use buildings.

You will supervise the design execution, coordinate with consultants, manage production workflow, mentor junior staff, and interface with clients to advance projects. Proficiency in Revit and Construction Administration is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant work experience (preferred 2+ years experience in multi-family residential).
• Licensure required.
• Completion of five-year accredited architectural program or graduate of four-year architectural program.
• Knowledge of Type I, III, & V construction.
• Experience in mixed-use, community and/or multi-family residential projects preferred.
• Strong management and organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in a leadership role, guiding and supporting junior staff.
• Ability to advance a project through all phases of production from early conceptual design through Construction Administration.
• Ability to multitask on up to two concurrent projects

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the execution of the design throughout the project;
• Supervise and lead technical project coordination with consultant team;
• Communicate frequently and clearly with the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and permitting officials in collaboration with the project manager;
• Identify and bring concerns, problems and proposed solutions to the project team;
• Lead projects independently while guiding and managing internal production workflow and team. Plan and implement goals and resources to meet project schedule and milestones;
• Create details that reflect the design intent of the project;
• Perform work in a timely manner to meet the project schedule;
• Support, direct and mentor junior staff;
• Interface with clients regularly to align expectations and drive the project forward;
• Coordinate and participate in project design efforts

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Independent work

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Five-year accredited architectural program

Architect licensure

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

KFA Architecture in Culver City, CA is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead design and coordination on major Los Angeles area projects. This role requires licensure, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of multi-family and mixed-use buildings.

You will supervise the design execution, coordinate with consultants, manage production workflow, mentor junior staff, and interface with clients to advance projects. Proficiency in Revit and Construction Administration is essential.