Project Architect

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Project Architect to join their client's dynamic team in California. This role requires a talented professional who is passionate about leading architectural projects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, entitlements, and construction administration.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate high-quality construction document sets, ensuring accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with design standards.
• Manage and mentor project staff, delegating tasks and ensuring project milestones and design budgets are met.
• Oversee coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, landscape, etc.) to ensure fully integrated drawing sets.
• Interpret, apply, and execute California Building Codes, ADA regulations, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Facilitate communication with local permitting authorities (AHJs) and manage responses to plan check comments.
• Review technical details, resolve complex design issues, and ensure constructability.
• Support on-site construction administration tasks, including RFIs, submittals, and field observations.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment that supports innovation and problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• Active California architectural license, held for at least 7 years.
• 10+ years of professional architectural experience, including experience in an architectural firm environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.
• Strong, hands-on experience using Revit for production and coordination.
• Proven experience with Type 1B and Type III podium residential projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of California Building Codes, ADA standards, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Experience working with local agencies (AHJs) and navigating the permitting process.
• Ability to lead team members, manage schedules, and maintain quality control across all project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED Accreditation or experience with sustainable design practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available, details provided upon request.

Additional Details

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.