Lahmon Architects Employer:
Los Angeles, CA, US Location:
Sat, Jun 25 ’22 Posted on:
Full-time Type:
Lahmon Architects is looking for a Project Architect/ Job Captain with experience in multi-family housing to join our ever-evolving family in our mission to provide unique, high quality, sensible housing solutions to neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. Were an architectural studio specializing in multi-family and mixed-use housing with extensive experience in publicly funded housing in the City of Los Angeles. We strive to create thoughtful, unique environments that enhance the experience of their end users, visitors, and neighbors to create a sense of pride and empowerment. We achieve this through a rigor that is an articulation of the methods, program, and a projects external forces in order to derive a design with a unique character for each project. Were a firm that works and grows collaboratively, where there is always opportunity to take on moreresponsibility and learn through experience. Were looking for candidates that are well rounded in design and technique and wish to continue to develop into a complete architect with exposure to all parts of the puzzle. Located in downtown Culver City, our office is metro adjacent making it easily accessible to and from the beach, DTLA and is within a short walk to great restaurants, art galleries, and other design firms.
Who should apply:
Candidates that excel in their current situation and looking for more opportunity and responsibility. Those who are excited about each new challenge and willing to do their best, while perfecting their craft. Those who are interested in helping a quickly growing small office grow while allowing them to be exposed to more facets than larger offices have to offer as well as taking pride in helping shape a firms direction. Those who are organized, detail oriented and can work autonomously as well as with a team. Those who work well with others at any capacity and enjoy sharing knowledge as much as they do acquiring it. Those who have something unique to bring to the office mix.
Job Title: Project Architect / Job Captain
7+ years of experience in Multi-family and Mixed Used Housing; especially in the City and County of Los Angeles, CA. Experience in the design of Affordable Housing is a plus.
Job Summary
Project Architect is a licensed professional who oversees the development of the design of a project collaborating with the managing/studio director along with the production of the construction documents. This individual oversees the construction administration of a project.
While a team effort, the PA is heavily relied upon to ensure the quality, accuracy, and professionalism of the instruments of service and the facilitation of the final architectural product. Code knowledge is also crucial along with an ability to lead a team of architects and designers, communicate well, and have proficiency in a wide range of software.
Responsibilities and Duties
Ability to provide test fits/ pre-design studies for multi-family projects in the City of Los Angeles (strong understanding of local zoning codes)
Strong design abilities that meet the firms approach and mission in design
Ability to create a program as well as translate it into a sensible concept design
Responsible for the accuracy of design and documents
Responsible to ensure all client expectations and code requirements
Responsible for scheduling and staffing. Determining what is required for project delivery/ submittals and determining how to deliver them on time exceeding expectations
Responsible to maintain the accuracy of project data through document revisions
Primary decision maker in relation to the proper execution in the development of the design, carrying the intent through documentation considering constructability and detailing making sure the design in intent is maintained with rigor
Responsible for project design details and the creation of them
Responsible for ensuring documentation meets design intent, office standards, providing the ideal information to ensure proper execution by the GC.
Redline documents for job captain and rest of team
Ability to accurately produce meeting minutes or review meeting minutes that maintain the offices standard of professionalism
Ultimately responsible for consultant coordination
Strong mentorship abilities to help develop designers
Responsible to enforce office standards and protocols
Responsible for material selection, product research, pricing and in incorporation into the documents
Complete understanding of the agency approval process and ability to assist in the process when needed to resolve the most complicated situations.
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Responsible to foresee the design through construction via jobsite observations, i.e., ability to detect construction mistakes early on
Review RFIs and Submittals along with job captain
Qualifications and Skills
Experienced architect with more than 7 years experience leading small to large residential mixed-use, market rate, and affordable projects from Concept Design through Construction Administration
Strong portfolio reflecting vision and an eye for detail
Strong graphic, organization, and communication skills
Must display a high level of commitment and integrity with clients and co-workers
Must have good construction detailing abilities
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within the project team
Proficient in using Revit
Experience working with different jurisdictional agencies, especially LA City
Experience in implementing zoning, planning, and building codes and standards
Familiar with CTCAC, LACDA, LAHCID funding requirements and application processes desired
Licensed Architect in California preferred but not required
Salary: Commensurate with experience and skill, position is full-time with benefits (health insurance 100% paid, dental and vision contributed, 401K matching and profit sharing). Candidates need to be currently legal to work within the United States and immediately available.
Submission Instructions: Those interested in applying toLahmon Architectsmay submit their requests electronically, noting the following requirements;
- In a single PDF attachment, include a one-page cover letter, your resume, and no more than twelve pages illustrating your best work.
- PDF resolution can be optimized for quality screen view and should benefit your work. Please do not exceed 10MB.
- Submit resume and portfolio, including design work and construction documents samples, in PDF format …@lahmonarch.com . *No phone calls please*
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