Project Architect

DGA•Newport Beach, CA

8d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

DGA is seeking a Project Architect to provide technical leadership and guide projects from client vision and design intent through site execution. The role leads multidisciplinary consultant teams, supports project profitability, and mentors junior architects in a collaborative studio environment. The Project Architect manages small- to medium-sized projects or portions of larger projects; coordinates communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants; and provides technical guidance and solutions to complex design and technical challenges. The role also performs architectural drawing, rendering, and design work; produces and coordinates construction documents; develops specifications; leads day-to-day construction administration; establishes project work plans and staffing needs; and builds trusted client relationships.

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).
Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
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 ones.
Effective oral and written communication skills, with confidence and professionalism.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more small- to medium-sized projects, or a portion of a large-sized project.
Manage communication among project teams, 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 complete construction document sets 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.
Support project profitability and mentor junior architects.