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Project Architect

Newport Beach, CAHybridFull Time$100,000–$140,000 /yrPosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • technical project architect
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • construction documents
  • construction administration
  • client relationships

Nice to have

  • Bluebeam Revu
  • SketchUp
  • 3ds Max
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign

Role summary

DGA is seeking a Project Architect with 8+ years of experience to lead small to medium-sized projects. This role involves managing client vision, design intent, and site execution, leading multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include technical guidance, creating construction documents, and managing construction administration. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is mandatory, with experience in other design and documentation software preferred. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on client relationship management.

Hello! DGA's practice is growing, and we are looking for a 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.

As a senior project architect at DGA, you will:

  • Manage one or more small to medium-sized projects and/or manage a portion of a large-sized project.
  • Manage communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
  • Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
  • Perform architectural drawings, renderings and design assignments.
  • Produce and coordinate a complete set of construction documents for permitting and bidding for small projects.
  • Lead coordination of consultants of all disciplines.
  • Prepare, develop, and edit specifications.
  • Lead day-to-day construction administration activities. Provides oversight and monitoring of the work performed by junior staff.
  • Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
  • Develop trusted relationships with clients.

You'll bring to DGA: 

  • 8+ 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
  • LEED accreditation a plus
  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

DGA is a people-focused firm. When asked what makes working at DGA enjoyable, the number one answer is the people. At DGA, you can expect great pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, PTO, and an annual staff development allowance. We also have a very generous bonus program. 

At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $140,000 commensurate with qualifications

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