Senior Project Architect

Hello! DGA's practice is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Project Architect who pairs technical mastery with natural leadership. As a key project lead, you will serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution. You'll lead multidisciplinary consultant teams, drive project profitability, and mentor the next generation of architects within our collaborative studio environment.

As a senior project architect at DGA, you will:

Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination

Manage communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants

Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges

Maintain the project manual and specifications

Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews

Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction

Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project

Detail all types of commercial construction for both buildings and interiors

Directing a team, responsible for organizing, executing and coordinating assignments of team.

Manage contracts, negotiating project scope and fees

Runs design development process, planning, coordinating and overseeing production of architectural drawings in all phases.

Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy

Uses knowledge of architectural systems and detailing, materials application, building codes, and building and engineering systems

Works directly with local authorities having jurisdiction

Provides technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical & design challenges.

Works constructively with building departments and entitlement agencies

Coordinate consultants and contractors

Manage CA including development of project manual and specifications, material and shop drawing review.

Collaborate and partner with the GC towards successful resolution

You'll bring to DGA:

15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed or registered architect

Experience with Revit (mandatory), AutoCAD (mandatory), Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.

Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

Ability to complete a full set of construction documents;

Understands how buildings are constructed to create accurate and descriptive technical documents

Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with confidence and professionalism

Exceptional organizational skills

LEED accreditation a plus

Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

DGA is a people-focused firm. When asked what makes working at DGA enjoyable, the number one answer is the people. At DGA, you can expect great pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, PTO, and an annual staff development allowance. We also have a very generous bonus program.

At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $140,000 commensurate with qualifications

No solicitors or recruiters, please. Applicants for this position must have unrestricted right to work in the United States.