Senior Project Architect: Lead Design, Coordination & Delivery

DGA; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

PTO

Staff dev. allowance

Bonus program

Job summary

DGA in Newport Beach is seeking a Senior Project Architect who pairs technical mastery with natural leadership. You will serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution, leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and driving project profitability.

You’ll oversee design development, coordinate construction documents, manage submittals and RFI processes, and interface with authorities during permitting and construction, while mentoring a team in our collaborative

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and licensed/registered status.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD is mandatory; familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3ds Max and Creative Suite is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction documents and project coordination.
• Proven ability to maintain client relations and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage client, team and project coordination including full documentation coordination.
• Lead communication between project team, clients, vendors and consultants.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve complex design challenges.
• Maintain project manuals and specifications.
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews.
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitutions during construction.
• Interface with authorities during permitting and construction.
• Detail all types of commercial construction for buildings and interiors.
• Direct and mentor the team; coordinate assignments and CA including specs.
• Negotiate project scope and fees; oversee design development and production of drawings.
• Collaborate with GC for successful resolution; manage consultants and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client coordination

Communication

Technical drawing

Building codes

Construction documents

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Licensed or registered architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

DGA in Newport Beach is seeking a Senior Project Architect who pairs technical mastery with natural leadership. You will serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution, leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and driving project profitability.

You’ll oversee design development, coordinate construction documents, manage submittals and RFI processes, and interface with authorities during permitting and construction, while mentoring a team in our collaborative