Senior Project Architect

DGA Group

Senior Project Architect leading commercial architecture projects at DGA. Coordinating consultants, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSan Diego • 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, including client coordination, technical guidance, and construction documentation. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring project profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Project Architect ExperienceRevit ProficiencyAutoCAD ProficiencyBuilding Code KnowledgeLeadership and Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Construction DocumentationTechnical Document CreationProject Manual MaintenanceConstruction AdministrationDetail Commercial Construction

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Bluebeam RevuSketchUp3dMaxAdobe Creative SuiteMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed ArchitectLEED Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Building CodesConstruction StandardsBuilding StructuresClient Relationship ManagementProject Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution
Lead multidisciplinary consultant teams
Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
Manage communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
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 documentation
Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction
Detail commercial construction for buildings and interiors
Direct, organize, execute, 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
Coordinate consultants and contractors
Manage construction administration, including project manuals, specifications, and material and shop drawing review
Work with the general contractor toward successful resolution of project issues
Maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
Mentor the next generation of architects
Drive project profitability
Participate in projects through post-occupancy

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
Mandatory experience with 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 and 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
LEED accreditation is a plus
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
Unrestricted right to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
401k
PTO
Annual staff development allowance
Generous bonus program
Great pay