Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Project Architect to lead the development of construction documents across a range of residential and light commercial projects. This role is ideal for an architect who genuinely loves the craft of drawing — someone who finds deep satisfaction in the precision of detailing, the choreography of consultant coordination, and the integrity of producing a set that is clear, elegant, buildable, and code-compliant.
This position typically involves managing 2 to 3 projects simultaneously, including custom homes, remodels and additions, restaurant tenant improvements, and miscellaneous drafting or systems-development tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in both design-sensitive and technically demanding environments and takes pride in transforming strong design concepts into beautifully resolved construction documents.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Document Production
- Lead the production and coordination of full construction document sets for 2 to 3 active projects simultaneously
- Develop floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules from design models and redlines
- Translate Revit-based design information into highly organized, code-compliant drawing sets
- Ensure drawings clearly communicate design intent, constructability, and sequencing to contractors and consultants
- Prepare drawing sets for city plan check, permit submission, and contractor pricing
- Verify compliance with applicable residential and commercial building codes and local jurisdiction requirements
Consultant Coordination
- Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical consultants throughout all project phases
- Update architectural plans, sections, and details as consultant drawings evolve
- Integrate structural framing — including beams, posts, headers, hold-downs, steel framing, and cantilevers — into architectural sections and wall details for accurate field execution
- Proactively identify and resolve consultant conflicts before they reach the field
Technical Detailing
- Produce clear and technically rigorous detailing for light wood-frame residential construction
- Detail steel framing at large spans, cantilevers, and hillside conditions
- Develop construction details for light gauge steel commercial tenant improvements
- Support restaurant tenant improvement projects including interior layouts and limited exterior modifications
Office Standards & Workflow Development
- Contribute to the studio's architectural detail library by organizing and expanding reusable content
- Create AutoCAD and Revit templates for various project types to improve consistency and speed
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