Project Architect – Senior Technical Lead
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Design & Architecture
Engineering Design & Technologists, Architect / Sr. Architect
PROJECT ARCHITECT , SENIOR TECHNICAL LEAD
For Architects Who Want Their Experience to Truly Matter
Attention Project Architect, If you’re a technically strong architect who enjoys thoughtful work, mentoring others, and being part of a team you can count on , you’ll fit right in here.
PHD Architects is seeking a skilled, team-oriented Project Architect to help lead healthcare and education projects with clarity, precision, and confidence.
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Important , This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:- Enjoys being in the office with a connected, collaborative team
- Appreciates stability, predictability, and meaningful work
- Takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate drawings
- Likes mentoring junior staff and sharing practical insight
- Thrives in an environment where experience is respected
- Values a positive culture where people support one another
If this sounds like a place where you’d feel at home, keep reading.
What You Want:- A stable role with a steady, supportive in-office culture
- Meaningful projects that improve healthcare and education environments
- To be trusted for your good judgment and technical strength
- A team where reliability, professionalism, and follow-through matter
- Opportunities to guide, mentor, and influence project quality
- Leadership that values clear communication and thoughtful decision-making
- 10+ years of architectural experience (healthcare or institutional preferred)
- California Architecture License required
- Strong technical ability, detailing, coordination, and documentation
- Proficiency in AutoCAD + Bluebeam (Revit is a plus)
- A natural mentor with strong communication skills
- Someone calm and organized who keeps projects moving smoothly
- A steady leader who values quality and clear processes
- Lead technical development of healthcare + education projects
- Perform QA/QC and uphold drawing/documentation standards
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, and agencies
- Guide junior and intermediate team members
- Participate in project meetings with confidence and clarity
- Improve workflows, standards, and processes across the firm
This role allows you to be the technical backbone of the project team , the person others trust, learn from, and rely on.
Job Type:Full-Time
4 days in-office (Pleasanton)
1 remote day per week
$90,000–$130,000 depending on experience
About PHD Architects:We’re a boutique firm focused on healthcare and education projects across California. Led by Drew and Justine Tindall, PHD Architects is built around service, reliability, and technical excellence.
We now have 10 full-time team members
, which means the environment is:
- collaborative
- supportive
- professional
- growth-oriented
We invest in our people through Vision Days, mentorship, and quarterly team events , because we believe a strong team builds strong architecture.
This is a place where your experience is valued and your work has purpose.
If You’re Looking for a Firm That Respects Your Expertise and Values Your Contribution , This Is It.#J-18808-Ljbffr(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).