Senior Residential Architect - Design-Build & Client-Focused

Harrell Design + Build; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Health insurance

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Design-forward projects

Job summary

Harrell Design + Build in Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Residential Architect / Project Developer for full-time onsite work. You will guide clients from discovery to constructible design, balancing aesthetics with feasibility, budgeting, permitting, and construction realities.

The role emphasizes direct client interaction, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality, buildable designs for custom residential projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential architecture, residential remodeling, or design-build.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• Current and active architect license required
• Strong understanding of residential design, space planning, permitting, and construction documentation
• Experience with remodels, additions, ADUs, and custom single-family residential projects
• Knowledge of local zoning, California Residential Code, and Title 24 coordination
• Ability to create designs that are both beautiful and buildable
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency with tools such as Chief Architect, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe, Microsoft Office, BuilderTrend, or similar platforms
• Valid driver’s license and ability to attend in-person client meetings and job walks

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners to understand goals, lifestyle needs, budget, and project vision.
• Develop architectural concepts, space plans, and design solutions for custom residential projects.
• Prepare accurate, code-compliant, and constructible drawings for design development and permitting.
• Ensure designs align with client priorities, budget expectations, schedule, and Harrell standards.
• Evaluate project feasibility, site conditions, zoning requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Coordinate permit submittals and respond to plan check comments as needed.
• Work with consultants, jurisdictions, and internal teams to support a smooth approval process.
• Partner with Sales, Interior Design, Estimating, Consultants, and Production to keep projects aligned.
• Provide design and constructability input throughout the preconstruction process.
• Support smooth handoffs from design into construction.
• Build trust-based relationships with clients through clear communication and follow-through.
• Help deliver a polished, professional, and high-touch client experience.
• Represent Harrell Design + Build with professionalism in the office, with clients, and on job sites.

Skills

Residential architecture

Client communication

Project development

Team collaboration

Budget & feasibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Architect license

Tools

Chief Architect

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe

Microsoft Office

BuilderTrend

Job description

Harrell Design + Build in Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Residential Architect / Project Developer for full-time onsite work. You will guide clients from discovery to constructible design, balancing aesthetics with feasibility, budgeting, permitting, and construction realities.

The role emphasizes direct client interaction, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality, buildable designs for custom residential projects.