Architectural Staff III

Huitt-Zollars•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$93,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars is seeking a mid-level architectural professional for its Los Angeles office to support a diverse portfolio of healthcare and institutional projects. The role contributes to project design, coordination, and delivery, and independently manages defined portions of work across multiple active assignments with oversight from Project Managers. The candidate is expected to bring strong technical judgment, increasing independence, effective communication, and an interest in professional growth through active pursuit of architectural licensure or current registration. The position includes producing and coordinating drawing sets and construction documents, applying codes and technical standards, supporting construction-phase services, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and helping resolve design and technical issues. It also involves client and project coordination, providing guidance to junior staff, and contributing to project quality and efficient delivery. Assignments may involve overlapping schedules and quick-turn work. Responsibility and client interaction increase based on performance and project needs. The role is based in Los Angeles, California, and is listed as 40 full-time hours. A portfolio is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. The annual base salary range is $93,000–$102,000 and up, depending on experience and qualifications; the compensation package may also include participation in a discretionary annual bonus incentive program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.
Actively pursuing architectural licensure or licensed/eligible for reciprocity.
Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience; experience in institutional, healthcare, or educational projects is preferred.
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.
Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to contribute to project delivery and technical quality.
Portfolio required.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience on institutional, healthcare, or educational projects.
Current architectural registration or eligibility for reciprocity.
Interest in professional growth and active pursuit of architectural licensure.

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, escalating 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.
Guide junior staff and assist in reviewing work for quality and coordination.
Contribute to efficient project delivery through clear communication and proactive problem-solving.
Deliver work on time, within budget, and aligned with project requirements.
Follow and enforce Huitt-Zollars’ business processes and routinely propose more effective ways to complete assignments.
Maintain a safe, hazard-free work area and apply a safety-first approach.
Take on additional responsibilities and seek opportunities to learn and grow that add value to project, team, or company performance.
Adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies.