Project Architect - Education Specialty

Ready to Design the Future of Education?

A4E is a dynamic and collaborative architectural firm specializing in K-12, community college, and public institutional projects throughout California. In close partnership with our clients, we build one-of-a-kind facilities reflective of their unique goals and aspirations; contemporary learning environments that evoke community heritage and traditions while adapting to new uses and evolving program strengths.

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect (Arch Level III Licensed) with a proven track record on DSA projects to provide technical and team leadership on complex educational facilities. This is a leadership role critical to delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest design and technical standards. Join the A4E team to collaborate on projects that promote the development of innovative spaces for learning and growth.

• Project Leadership: Assist in project scheduling, budgeting, and staff resource planning. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Engage with educators, administrators, students, parents, and consultants to collect feedback and develop designs accordingly.

• Project
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure budget, schedule, and design goals are met.

• Technical Execution & Code Analysis: Oversee the development of construction documents and details, with a strong focus on constructability and building code compliance.

• Agency Management: Lead the preparation, submission, and coordination of all agency approvals, serving as the primary point of contact.

• Construction Administration: Facilitate communication between the design team, contractor, and client to ensure a smooth and timely construction process.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Certification as a licensed professional is required, California preferred.
• 8+ years of architectural experience with at least 4 years working on educational projects.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and related design software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and project coordination tools.
• A passion for creating spaces that truly make a difference!
• This is a full-time, direct-hire position. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.