Senior Technical Architect

Overview

Award-winning architecture firm that is reputably one of the best places to work in Los Angeles & San Diego, earning California's Design Firm of the Year, is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to join their growing Los Angeles studio.

Over 30 years of practice, this 150 person-firm is nationally recognized in programming, planning + design for the healthcare, science & technology, higher education, K-12, and civic sectors. The firm's expertise includes transformative projects for schools of medicine and the health professions, advanced research and teaching laboratories, leading-edge museums and civic landmarks, tech-offices, and innovative clinical facilities on higher ed, healthcare and urban campuses.

The team is actively seeking talented Senior Architects with a passion and expertise in institutional project types.

• Passion for the technical documentation and execution of projects
• Ability to lead the technical execution of complicated institutional projects
• Strong technical detailing, documentation and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to translate interior and exterior design concepts into construction documents
• Understanding of overall building system performance requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to lead and mentor others in the technical execution of projects
• Experience and knowledge in the following:
• Building codes and agency requirements (OSHPD, DSA, etc.)
• Developing project specifications
• Large variety of interior and exterior materials and systems
• Building systems and coordination with consultants
• Working with contractors/trades in collaborative delivery
• Development and QA/QC of contract documentation (drawings and specifications)

Preferred candidates will have:

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience within the design and construction industry
• Prior Higher Education, Science & Technology and institutional project experience strongly preferred
• Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Architecture required
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM production required
• Professional license within the State of California strongly preferred
• LEED certification preferred

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