Senior Project Architect

Position Overview:

RDC, an award-winning architectural firm with a diverse portfolio, headquartered in Long Beach, California, is currently seeking a Senior Project Architect to work on a variety of projects. This position requires an advanced understanding of architectural design, technical detailing, building systems, and current construction practices. The primary function of a Senior Project Architect is to develop and coordinate the production of quality contract documents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in internal project kick-off meetings and understand project scope, milestones, and risk areas in order to establish appropriate QA/QC review timelines.
• Lead and perform QA/QC reviews at defined project milestones (e.g., SD, DD, 50% CDs, 90% CDs, permit sets, IFC) for:
  • Adherence to firm and industry standards, clarity, and coordination.
  • Constructability and integration with typical means and methods.
  • Code, life safety, accessibility, and agency compliance.
  • Sustainability goals and project-specific performance requirements.
  • Other special conditions or client standards.
• Participate in and provide input to project teams in the production of high-quality drawings and specifications that can be easily interpreted by government agencies and efficiently utilized by contractors in the field.
• Evaluate plans and specifications prepared by internal teams and external consultants (architects, engineers, and other design professionals), identifying conflicts, gaps, and opportunities to improve clarity and constructability.

Qualifications Include:

• Accredited architectural degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in architecture.
• Licensure required.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• 3d representation and rendering experience a plus.
• Confident presentation skills.
• QA/QC experience required

RDC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, 401(k) plan, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, education reimbursement program, and paid time off (PTO).

Equal Opportunity Employer