Project Architect

DGA•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

DGA is seeking a Project Architect to lead project delivery by connecting client vision, design intent, and site execution. The role manages one or more small- to medium-sized projects or a portion of a large project, leads multidisciplinary consultant teams, supports project profitability, and mentors junior staff in a collaborative studio environment. The Project Architect coordinates communications among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants; provides technical guidance and solutions to complex technical and design challenges; and performs architectural drawing, rendering, and design work. The role produces and coordinates construction documents for permitting and bidding on small projects, coordinates consultants across disciplines, prepares and edits specifications, and leads day-to-day construction administration. Responsibilities also include setting project work plans and staffing requirements, monitoring junior staff work, and building trusted client relationships. The advertised annual salary range is $100,000–$140,000, commensurate with qualifications.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience as a technical project architect.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
Licensed or registered architect.
Revit experience (mandatory).
AutoCAD experience (mandatory).
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
Ability to complete a full set of construction documents.
Understanding of building construction sufficient to create accurate and descriptive technical documents.
Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships.
Effective oral and written communication skills, with confidence and professionalism.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more small- to medium-sized projects and/or a portion of a large-sized project.
Manage communication among the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to complex technical and design challenges.
Perform architectural drawings, renderings, and design assignments.
Produce and coordinate a complete set of construction documents for permitting and bidding for small projects.
Lead coordination of consultants across all disciplines.
Prepare, develop, and edit specifications.
Lead day-to-day construction administration activities.
Oversee and monitor work performed by junior staff.
Establish and execute project work plans and staffing requirements.
Develop trusted relationships with clients.
Maintain existing client relationships and build new ones.
Mentor junior staff and support the next generation of architects.