Senior Project Architect – California RA

Bureau Veritas Group

Senior Project Architect leading comprehensive Asset Management and Advisory services for Bureau Veritas. Overseeing project teams and client interactions with a focus on capital planning and lifecycle decisions.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end delivery of Asset Management and Asset Advisory programs for key clients in education, government, industrial, and commercial sectors.
Oversee and mentor a cross-functional team of Architects, Engineers, Certified Energy Managers, and Building Analysts—your team is in the field and at the desk, conducting facility condition assessments, lifecycle cost analysis, equipment inventories, and ADA evaluations.
Ensure assessment teams collect, verify, and interpret building, infrastructure, accessibility, and building systems data, translating field observations into defensible capital planning strategies and actionable facility investment recommendations.
Serve as the architectural subject matter expert for facility condition assessments, ADA compliance evaluations, building envelope systems, life safety considerations, and capital renewal planning.
Review assessment findings and provide professional architectural judgment regarding asset condition, risk exposure, deferred maintenance, and long-term facility performance.
Mentor architects, engineers, and assessment professionals while fostering technical excellence and consistency across program delivery.
Review and enhance technical reports, ensuring deliverables are not just accurate—but actionable, consistent, and aligned with client goals.
Collaborate with sales, scoping new opportunities and building compelling proposals that define client-specific program goals.
Be the point person for the client—advising, guiding, and translating technical jargon into boardroom clarity.
Identify internal process improvements, drive standardization across reporting and workflows, and champion quality control across all program activities.
Participate in industry events, present client results, and contribute to thought leadership in the Asset Management and Advisory space.
Be willing and able to perform the duties of a Senior Project Manager when needed, including field assessments, report writing, or client presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred.
10+ years of experience in architecture, facility assessments, capital planning, asset management, or asset advisory services.
5+ years of experience in Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), PCA reports, and capital planning.
Experience in Asset Advisory, cost modeling, or lifecycle ROI analysis.
Solid understanding of building systems, infrastructure, and facility operations.
Experience working with public sector, higher education, or institutional clients.
Consultative mindset with the ability to guide clients through complex facility portfolios and planning challenges.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you build trust fast and lead with clarity.
Current California Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) or license in good standing.
Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).

Benefits

Comp & perks

attractive salary/benefit package

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Hard Skills & Tools

facility condition assessmentscapital planningasset managementasset advisory servicescost modelinglifecycle ROI analysisbuilding systemsinfrastructurefacility operationsPCA reports

Soft Skills

mentoringconsultative mindsetcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipclient advisorytechnical excellenceprocess improvementquality controlcollaboration

Certifications

California Registered Architect (RA)Professional Engineer (PE)