A leading design-driven architecture practice is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join its San Diego team. This is an opportunity for a California-licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience to take a senior technical and design leadership role across complex projects, while mentoring teams and contributing to the firm's broader design and professional initiatives.
The Role
The Senior Project Architect will guide design teams through the technical and design development of multiple projects or large, complex assignments. This individual will play a key role in technical oversight, quality control, risk management, consultant coordination, and construction documentation, while working closely with Principals, Project Managers, and Project Designers.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide senior technical and design leadership across multiple projects or large, complex assignments
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Lead and mentor project teams, delegate responsibilities, and provide guidance to junior staff
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Coordinate large consultant teams and multidisciplinary project stakeholders
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Develop and review construction documents, production drawings, specifications, and technical details
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Ensure projects meet design intent, technical standards, building codes, and quality-control requirements
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Lead technical problem-solving and design refinement throughout project delivery
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Oversee risk management and conduct project check-set reviews
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Coordinate with planning, building, fire, and other authorities having jurisdiction
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Participate in client meetings, project presentations, approvals, and permitting
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Conduct site observations and prepare field reports
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Manage RFIs, change orders, proposal requests, revisions, and other technical documentation through construction
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Lead project close-out activities, including punch lists and certificates of occupancy
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Support staffing, fee estimating, scheduling, and payment review
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Contribute to marketing efforts, interviews, project narratives, and thought leadership initiatives
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Participate in professional organizations, industry events, and continuing education
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Help maintain and strengthen the firm's reputation as a design-driven practice
Requirements
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10+ years of professional architecture experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Architect
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Architecture license required; California license preferred
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Strong experience with complex project design and documentation
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Extensive construction documentation and construction administration experience
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Strong knowledge of building materials, specifications, construction techniques, and building codes
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Experience coordinating with governmental agencies and multidisciplinary consultants
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Proven track record of quality control and technical oversight
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Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and competing priorities
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Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino or SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
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Experience with Enscape, Twinmotion, 3D Studio Max, or similar rendering software preferred
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LEED AP or strong knowledge of sustainable practices is a plus
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Graduate degree in Architecture or equivalent experience preferred
If you're a Senior Project Architect with a strong technical background and experience leading complex projects and teams, I'd be happy to provide more information about the opportunity.
