Project Lead - Residential

At Flewelling & Moody, our Project Leads are more than technical experts; they are trusted leaders who help transform ideas into exceptional architecture. If you’re passionate about thoughtful design, technical excellence, and mentoring others, this is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects while working alongside a collaborative team that has been shaping California’s schools and communities for nearly a century.

• Conduct project research, code analysis, and material/product evaluations alongside the Project Architect.
• Understand the scope of your given projects, understand the consultant’s scope, and coordinate closely with the design consultants.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Architects to deliver projects on schedule, while understanding the project’s budget and maintaining Flewelling & Moody’s commitment to design excellence.
• Independently manage smaller projects while supporting larger, multi-disciplinary project teams alongside the Project Architect or Project Manager.
• Manage your project BIM models, and clearly understand drawing files, and office drafting standards.
• Lead the production and coordination of architectural drawings and construction documents utilizing Revit or AutoCAD and Autodesk Forma.
• Coordinate, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Architectural Designers, Architect staff and Interns.
• Develop architectural details, assist with project specifications, and ensure technical quality throughout all project phases.
• Review drawing sets for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with California Building Codes and accessibility requirements.
• Perform field investigations, existing conditions documentation, and site verification.
• Assist during bidding and construction by preparing addenda, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting construction administration.
• Support the Project Architect or Project Manager in maintaining clear, responsive, and professional communication with Flewelling & Moody’s clients to ensure exceptional client service throughout all phases of the project.
• Support the Project Architect or Project Manager in developing responses and proposals to RFQ’s and RFP’s when needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 5–8 years of professional architectural experience with increasing project responsibility.
• Licensed Architect in California, or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience leading construction document production through all phases of a project.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Codes, accessibility requirements, and construction detailing.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Experience working in any of the following project types is highly desirable: senior housing, affordable housing, or multi-family residential projects.
• Experience working through the Division of State Architect (DSA) review and approval process.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency with:
  Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Enscape, Word & Excel
• Experience with Sketch Up, Rhino, BIM coordination, and visualization software is a plus.

Flewelling & Moody is a California-based architecture firm with a long history of thoughtful, community-centered design. Our team works across educational, civic, commercial, and residential projects, bringing together design, technical expertise, and collaboration to create buildings that serve people and communities well.