Senior Project Architect

DGA•Mountain View, CA

1d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

DGA's practice is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Project Architect who pairs technical mastery with natural leadership. As a key project lead, you will serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution. You'll lead multidisciplinary consultant teams, drive project profitability, and mentor the next generation of architects within our collaborative studio environment.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
Licensed or registered architect
Experience with Revit (mandatory), AutoCAD (mandatory), 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;
Understands how buildings are constructed to create accurate and descriptive technical documents
Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with confidence and professionalism
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation a plus

Responsibilities

Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
Manage communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
Maintain the project manual and specifications
Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction
Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
Detail all types of commercial construction for both buildings and interiors
Directing a team, responsible for organizing, executing and coordinating assignments of team.
Manage contracts, negotiating project scope and fees
Runs design development process, planning, coordinating and overseeing production of architectural drawings in all phases.
Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
Uses knowledge of architectural systems and detailing, materials application, building codes, and building and engineering systems
Works directly with local authorities having jurisdiction
Provides technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical & design challenges.
Works constructively with building departments and entitlement agencies
Coordinate consultants and contractors
Manage CA including development of project manual and specifications, material and shop drawing review.
Collaborate and partner with the GC towards successful resolution