Project Architect

We are representing a market leading national Architect firm in Los Angeles who due to significant growth, secured future projects and natural expansion, the reputable business are seeking a Project Architect.

The established organisation delivers in specialist markets such as Multifamily, Retail, Mixed Use, Higher Education, K-12, Civic, Workplace, Hospitality and Commercial.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration.
• Develop technical design solutions by translating client requirements into conceptual strategies, design studies, and coordinated construction documents.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and overall project health, proactively identifying and escalating risks or changing conditions when necessary.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, facilitating approvals, presentations, progress updates, and ongoing communication throughout the project life cycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering consultants, speciality consultants, vendors, fabricators, and contractors, ensuring seamless integration of all project deliverables.
• Oversee document quality and compliance through internal reviews, peer reviews, and QA/QC processes prior to issuance of contract documents.
• Provide construction administration services, including site visits, shop drawing reviews, contractor coordination, and support during project execution.
• Assemble and manage consultant teams, negotiate scopes of work, coordinate contracts, and oversee consultant performance throughout all project phases.
• Support business operations through proposal development, additional services management, invoicing coordination, accounts receivable oversight, and contract execution.
• Mentor junior team members, contribute to staffing and resource planning, and support business development and marketing efforts to strengthen client relationships and generate new opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 5-15 years architectural experience.
• Registered and licensed architect. Open to anyone studying and taking exams towards registration.
• Delivered in projects such as Multifamily, Retail, Mixed Use, Higher Education, K-12, Civic, Workplace, Hospitality and Commercial.
• Experience of being client facing for stakeholder engagement.
• Has previously used or is using Revit.

What's on offer?

• $100,000-$125,000 dependent on experience.
• 2 days working from home per week.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Healthcare insurance.
• PTO.
• 401k.
• Career progression.