Architectural Staff III

Huitt-Zollars • Los Angeles, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars is seeking a mid-level architectural professional to join its Los Angeles office and support a diverse portfolio of healthcare and institutional projects. The role contributes to project design, coordination, and delivery, independently managing defined portions of work across multiple active assignments with oversight from Project Managers. The position calls for strong technical judgment, increasing independence, and a commitment to professional growth through active pursuit of architectural licensure or current registration. It offers opportunities for mentorship and advancement, with increasing responsibility and client interaction based on performance and project needs.

The Architectural Staff III produces and coordinates design development work, drawing sets, and construction documents; applies codes and technical standards; and participates in construction-phase services. The role coordinates with project teams, consultants, stakeholders, and contractors, helps resolve issues within assigned scopes, and supports project schedules, deliverables, and performance. It also provides guidance to junior staff and contributes to quality, efficient delivery, and technical execution across multiple projects with overlapping schedules and occasional quick-turn assignments.

Huitt-Zollars is a privately held, 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm established in 1975, with locations in more than 20 locations across 11 U.S. states. The company provides planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services. This is a full-time, 40-hour position based in Los Angeles, California. The annual base salary range is $93,000–$102,000 and up, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Total annual compensation includes base salary and consideration for participation in a discretionary annual bonus incentive program.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience; the posting does not specify a single minimum or maximum year count within that range.
• Actively pursuing architectural licensure or licensed/eligible for reciprocity.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.
• Strong understanding of building systems, materials, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in Revit and standard design and visualization tools.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scopes with limited supervision.
• Applies professional judgment in design and technical decision-making.
• Coordinates effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contributes to project delivery and technical quality.
• Portfolio required.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. for Huitt-Zollars without employer sponsorship; the company does not sponsor H-1B or other work visa petitions.
• Able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Able to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and on a computer.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in institutional, healthcare, or educational projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead defined portions of design development and project execution.
• Produce and coordinate complete drawing sets and construction documents.
• Apply building codes, accessibility requirements, and technical standards in project delivery.
• Participate in construction-phase services, including submittal review, site visits, and coordination with contractors.
• Independently manage defined portions of project scope with oversight from Project Managers.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders across disciplines.
• Resolve design and technical issues within assigned scope and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Partner with Project Managers to maintain schedules, deliverables, and project performance.
• Support multiple active projects with varying scopes and timelines.
• Participate in client meetings and coordination efforts, with increasing responsibility over time.
• Develop familiarity with client standards and contribute to ongoing project relationships.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and assist in reviewing work for quality and coordination.
• Communicate clearly and proactively solve problems to contribute to efficient project delivery.
• Deliver work on time, within budget, and in alignment with project requirements.
• Follow Huitt-Zollars' business processes and routinely propose more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free work area and apply a safety-first approach.
• Seek opportunities to take on responsibility and develop skills that add value to project, team, and company performance.

Benefits

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• 8 paid holidays
• Employee morale and teambuilding events and activities
• Paid vacation/annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Professional societies and registration fee reimbursements
• Term life and AD&D insurance
• Cancer and specified disease insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consideration for participation in a discretionary annual bonus incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level