Senior Project Architect — Lead Design Teams (Hybrid)

SmithGroup; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

SmithGroup in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Architect to join our design team. You will lead a team to deliver construction documents for complex senior living and residential projects, guiding day-to-day construction administration and coordinating with clients, owners, and consultants.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 10+ years of professional experience in medium to large senior living or residential projects.
• LEED AP and architectural registration preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems and ability to engage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate with clients and build trustful relationships.
• Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with wood-framed construction is preferred.
• Experience leading other architects and project teams.
• Understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for complex projects.
• Prepare, coordinate, and complete construction document packages.
• Lead day-to-day construction administration with contractors, owners, and consultants.
• Mentor and oversee junior staff and staff development.
• Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
• Develop trusted client relationships and manage communications.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

SmithGroup in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Architect to join our design team. You will lead a team to deliver construction documents for complex senior living and residential projects, guiding day-to-day construction administration and coordinating with clients, owners, and consultants.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.