Project Architect/Technical Manager
About The Position
The Project Architect / Technical Manager is responsible for leading the technical development, coordination, and documentation of medium- to large-scale architectural projects. This role oversees design development through construction documents, resolves complex technical and code issues, and manages project teams and consultants to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration across internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies. This position will be working out of our Los Angeles, California office. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours.
Requirements
- Professional degree in Architecture (or related field such as Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Revit drafting)
- Active California Architectural License (required for Project Architect designation)
- Minimum of 7 years of experience with demonstrated technical proficiency across all architectural phases
- Strong experience in construction documentation, coordination, and quality control
- Proven ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and provide performance feedback
- Knowledge of building codes, agency requirements, and plan check processes
- Ability to manage budgets, understand contractual liabilities, and support fee and scope development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, time-management, and decision-making abilities
- Willingness to travel on an as-needed basis
- Commitment to following firm procedures, standards, and client protocols
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development and coordination of projects from design development through construction documentation
- Resolve technical, code, and agency approval issues across all project phases
- Supervise and manage project teams (up to four staff members), including performance feedback and evaluations
- Coordinate and collaborate with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal project teams
- Review project documents for quality, accuracy, coordination, and code compliance
- Support project planning including schedules, budgets, staffing, and fee coordination
- Assist with work plans, hours estimation, and budget adherence for assigned tasks
- Manage government agency coordination, plan check comments, and approvals
- Lead or participate in Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings as needed
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to team members
- Participate in proposals, interviews, and occasional marketing efforts
- Ensure projects align with contractual obligations, client expectations, and firm standards
Benefits
- As an employee owned company you become an owner after one yearreceiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds.
- Wellness : company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
- Professional Development : LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
- Comprehensive Comp and Benefits : Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
