Full Time Architect

Downtown Los Angeles, CA | $90,000-$120,000 + Bonus

Full-Time | On-Site Monday-Friday

Take the Next Step Toward Running Your Own Projects

Prevail Recruiting has partnered with a highly respected, long-established architecture firm in Downtown Los Angeles to add an experienced Senior Job Captain to its growing team.

With more than 50 years in practice , the firm has built an extensive portfolio of significant projects throughout California and beyond, including institutional, educational, civic, community and other complex facilities.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Job Captain who has developed strong technical skills and is ready for greater project ownership and a clear path toward managing projects independently .

You'll work directly with senior architects, consultants and clients while contributing to projects from design development and entitlement through construction documents and construction administration.

The firm is looking for someone who understands how buildings actually come together , can solve problems, coordinate multiple disciplines and help drive projects forward.

As a Senior Job Captain, you'll take an active role in the technical development and execution of projects, including:

Develop and coordinate architectural drawing sets from design development through construction documents

Produce and manage project documentation using Revit

Apply California Building Code, accessibility/ADA requirements and applicable local codes

Assist with construction administration and resolution of field issues

Perform Quality Control reviews of project documents

Coordinate project schedules, deadlines and deliverables

Communicate directly with consultants, engineers and internal project teams

Help mentor and coordinate junior architectural staff

Participate in client and project meetings

Take increasing ownership of projects with the goal of ultimately running your own projects

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, organized and capable of working with limited supervision.

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related architectural discipline

Strong recent experience working on projects in California

Excellent knowledge of California building codes, accessibility requirements and construction documentation

Experience producing and coordinating complete construction document sets

Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger project team

Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion and Microsoft Office is also valuable.

A Revit/technical skills assessment will be part of the interview process.

Bonus opportunity

Diverse and technically interesting project portfolio

Opportunity to work through multiple phases of a project

Increasing project ownership

Potential path toward Project Architect / Project Manager responsibilities

This position is 100% on-site in Downtown Los Angeles, Monday through Friday.

Candidates must currently be able to commute to Downtown Los Angeles five days per week.