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Project Architect

San Jose, Sacramento, Newport Beach or Chico

Posted 1 year ago

Studio W Architects is currently seeking a highly talented Project Architect to join our San Jose, Sacramento, Newport Beach or Chico office. This position will be responsible for independently planning, coordinating and developing architectural projects across multiple project types and site locations.

He/she will be responsible for helping Studio W Architects expand its presence in K-12 education, charter school, community college, retail, commercial and civic architectural commissions throughout California.

The successful applicant must possess strong design and production skills as well as inherent abilities to solve problems, manage time and interact with other staff.

Job Description/Tasks

Interpret, organize, execute and coordinate project assignments

Plan and develop architectural projects

Coordinate all project technical efforts and work within the project budget to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects

Prepare REVIT or CAD drawings

Explore subject area, define scope, select items for investigation and develop design concepts and methods

Serve as liaison with individuals in or outside of the firm with responsibility for technical matters pertaining to assigned projects

Meet stated project objectives and specific deadlines with minimal supervision

Report to and coordinate with Project Managers on each assigned project

Plan, organize and supervise work of Studio W technical staff and consultant contacts (approx. 5 to 15 individuals) assigned to each project

Perform code and technical research for each assigned project

Coordinate the preparation of construction documents sufficiently to gain all required agency approvals

Provide bid and construction phase support

Job Requirements

California Licensed Architect

LEED® AP preferred

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited architecture program

Experience with gaining DSA approval on public K-12 education and community college project construction documents

Salary is commensurate with experience.

We offer an extensive benefits package for this position, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

401(K)

Performance-Based Bonus

Professional Membership Support and Training Opportunities

Give Back Program, offering company contribution on employee behalf to qualifying non-profit organizations

Quarterly Morale and Team Building Events

Studio W Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time, Studio W Architects will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Contact

For more information or to submit a resume, please contact Brian P. Whitmore, AIA, LEED® AP, President & CEO, at 916.254.5602 or BrianW@StudioW-Architects.com. Studio W Architects does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies.

SAN JOSE

111 North Market Street, Suite 710

San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: 408.588.3800

SACRAMENTO

1930 H Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

Phone: 916.254.5600

NEWPORT BEACH

424 32nd Street, Suite D/E

Newport Beach, CA 92663

Phone: 949.774.2920

CHICO

111 Mission Ranch Boulevard, Suite 100

Chico, CA 95926

Phone: 530.464.0360

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