Senior Project Architect

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Mountain View, CA, USA
Hybrid
100K-140K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Design
The Role
Leads commercial architecture projects from design development through construction and post-occupancy. Coordinates clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, permitting authorities, and multidisciplinary teams; oversees documentation, specifications, submittals, RFIs, construction administration, contracts, budgets, and project profitability. Provides technical and design guidance, conducts site observations, manages permitting, mentors architects, and maintains client relationships while ensuring accurate construction documents and code compliance.
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Hello! 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.

As a senior project architect at DGA, you will:

  • 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

You'll bring to DGA: 

  • 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
  • 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

 

No solicitors or recruiters, please. Applicants for this position must have unrestricted right to work in the United States.

Skills Required

  • 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
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu
  • Experience with SketchUp
  • Experience with 3ds Max
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
  • Ability to complete a full set of construction documents
  • Understanding of building construction and accurate technical documentation
  • Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • LEED accreditation
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
  • Unrestricted right to work in the United States
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The Company
170 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

DGA is a planning, architecture, and interior design firm that creates technically sophisticated spaces for public and private clients. Its 180+ professionals combine design, science, technology, and technical expertise to support research, manufacturing, healthcare, education, advanced technology, and mission-critical facilities. The firm provides planning, architectural, and interior services, from new campus design to facility upgrades, helping clients realize facilities that promote well-being, innovation, and operational goals.

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