Senior Project Architect

DGA Group

Senior Project Architect leading commercial building and interiors projects at DGA. Coordinating consultants, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration in Mountain View.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMountain View • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex architectural projects, providing technical guidance, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing Revit and AutoCAD for detailed construction documentation and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Project Architect ExperienceRevit ProficiencyAutoCAD ProficiencyBuilding Code KnowledgeLeadership and Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Construction DocumentationTechnical GuidanceDesign Development ProcessBuilding Construction KnowledgeProject Manual Maintenance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship ManagementMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Bluebeam RevuSketchUp3dMaxAdobe Creative SuiteMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed ArchitectLEED Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Client CoordinationConstruction AdministrationSite ObservationsPermitting ProcessProject Profitability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution
Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
Coordinate communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions for complex technical and design challenges
Maintain project manuals and specifications
Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and related construction-phase items
Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction
Detail commercial construction for buildings and interiors
Direct and coordinate team assignments
Manage contracts and negotiate project scope and fees
Run the design development process and oversee architectural drawing production through all phases
Support projects through the full lifecycle, including post-occupancy
Work with local authorities, building departments, and entitlement agencies
Coordinate consultants and contractors
Manage construction administration, including project manuals, specifications, and material and shop drawing review
Collaborate with the general contractor toward successful resolution of issues
Drive project profitability
Mentor architects within the studio

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
Licensed or registered architect
Mandatory experience with Revit and AutoCAD
Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
Ability to complete a full set of construction documents
Understanding of building construction to create accurate, descriptive technical documents
Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
Effective oral and written communication with confidence and professionalism
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
LEED accreditation is a plus
Unrestricted right to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Annual staff development allowance
Generous bonus program
Great pay