Senior Residential Architect & Design-Build Lead

HDR Remodeling; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

HDR Remodeling in Emeryville, CA is seeking an Architect/Senior Designer to lead complex residential design projects. You will drive from concept through signed construction agreements, guide client selections, and coordinate with estimating and production to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You’ll manage projects with deep knowledge of planning, building systems, and code requirements, mentoring junior designers and coordinating with contractors to achieve exceptional results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience in high-end residential projects.
• Design-build experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient CAD skills with AutoCAD LT; basic rendering in plan/elevation/3D views.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site discovery and document existing structural, plumbing, and electrical conditions.
• Produce complete architectural sets: floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, and 3D perspectives.
• Apply California Building Codes and Title 24 to move projects through city review with minimal corrections.
• Guide clients through selections and balance vision with budget and lead-time realities.
• Develop and maintain accurate project budgets with the Design Manager.
• Prepare trade walk packets with clear scopes of work for subcontractor bidding.
• Own cabinetry process from layout to delivery tracking.
• Support design-to-production handoff and field installations.
• Mentor junior and mid-level designers on structural, code, and planning considerations.

Skills

Kitchen design

Bathroom design

NKBA guidelines

California Building Codes

Client collaboration

Plan reading

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in design/architecture

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

HDR Remodeling in Emeryville, CA is seeking an Architect/Senior Designer to lead complex residential design projects. You will drive from concept through signed construction agreements, guide client selections, and coordinate with estimating and production to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You’ll manage projects with deep knowledge of planning, building systems, and code requirements, mentoring junior designers and coordinating with contractors to achieve exceptional results.