Project Architect

MUL-MAC Employer:
Los Angeles, CA, USLocation:
Wed, Jan 31 '24Posted on:
$90,000 - $115,000 annually Pay:

Project Architect 

About Us

MUL-MAC is an Architecture, Interiors, and Design firm based in Los Angeles, focused on the design of custom residential homes, commercial and residential interiors, ground-up commercial and mixed-use, and adaptive re-use projects. We are a full-service firm, providing Programming, Design expertise, Construction Documentation and Construction Administration services. We are currently looking for an experienced Project Architect to join our Los Angeles team, with a focus on new construction. 

With a multidisciplinary team that carries experience from across the globe, we bring a unique viewpoint to every design challenge we face. We are a tight-knit group that works closely together at every stage, on every project, providing unparalleled attention to detail to all of our designs. 

We strive to maintain a studio intimate enough to cultivate long-lasting, personal connections with our clients, while also having a team sizeable enough to tackle large-scale projects. 

Roles & Responsibilities  

• Coordinate projects through all administrative and technical phases of design/construction project efforts.
• Determine technical requirements for the design and manage client and consultant communication.
• Organize research for product and construction methods related to projects.
• Balance design intent with necessary code, programmatic, and budget needs. 
• Resolve technical and design issues with the team.
• Lead due diligence efforts with experience and understanding of which codes and regulations govern which aspects of projects.
• Create organized documentation of the requirements established during the due diligence phase for dissemination to the team and studio, including code references for specific project parameters or decisions.
• Have thorough CA experience in a primary capacity and has clear understanding of the requirements and process of successful project delivery during construction.
• Provide mentorship and train junior staff members, review their work, and provide constructive feedback to help them improve their skills and knowledge.
• Aware of and responsible for managing project schedules, deadlines, and milestones.
• Lead the production of deliverables regarding the design and development of architectural projects, from conceptual design through construction documents and construction administration, in collaboration with project consultants and clients.
• Lead coordination with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies and integrate their input and requirements into the project design and documentation.
• Define and manage budget & resources to ensure timely and successful project delivery. 

Qualifications 

• Professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related discipline.
• Eight or more years of professional experience required. 
• Licensure required; State of California preferred.
• Legal right to work in U.S. 

Skills/Knowledge 

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Revit is required. 
• Extensive knowledge of design principles and standards.
• Advanced documentation and field observational skills.
• Advanced Interior Architecture detailing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead junior staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of the following: Construction Documentation, Building systems, codes and ADA requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Contract administration.
• Be able to deliver multiple projects simultaneously, unless it is a large project requiring dedicated attention.  
• Be able to manage and deliver small to medium-sized projects on their own with no junior staff assistance.
• Takes initiative to anticipate next tasks and requires little guidance or oversight to keep the project in motion. 

Benefits 

• Flexible Paid Time Off. 
• Health Insurance. 
• Hybrid Work Model (Office / Work From Home).
• 401k.  

Please email info@mul-mac.com to apply. Applicants must include a portfolio of relevant work, cover letter and CV in your application.