Senior Project Architect
American Institute of Architects
- Culver City, CA
- $120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
be a synthesis of beauty, context, marketability, and sensibility. We are a team of creative problem
solvers and great collaborators. Our work is focused on communities; we specialize in multi-family
housing but have a passion for those projects that contribute to thriving neighborhoods, including
hospitality, adaptive reuse, and community centers. KFA has been recognized as one of LA's best
places to work by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and was a previous recipient of the Firm of the
Year award by the AIA California Council.KFA is seeking energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and critical thinkers. A good fit at KFA is an individual
that has a desire for professional growth, demonstrates interest in both the design and technical
parts of the profession, has an eagerness to learn, and a strong work ethic. Join our collaborative
design practice as a Senior Project Architect to work on inspiring and significant projects in and
around Los Angeles, California.Duties and Responsibilities
● Supervise and lead the execution of the design throughout the project;
● Supervise and lead technical project coordination with consultant team;
● Communicate frequently and clearly with the project team, clients, vendors, contractors,
consultants, and permitting officials in collaboration with the project manager
● Bring concerns, problems and proposed solutions to the project manager.
● Lead projects independently while guiding and managing internal production workflow and
team. Plan and implement goals and resources to meet project schedule and milestones;
● Create details that reflect the design intent of the project;
● Perform work in a timely manner to meet the project schedule.
● Support, direct and mentor junior staff
● Interface with clients regularly to align expectations and drive the project forward
● Coordinate and participate in project design efforts;Desired Skills and Experience
● 12+ years of relevant experience (min 5 years experience in multi-family residential)
● Licensure required;
● Completion of five -year accredited architectural program or graduate of four-year
architectural program;
● Knowledge of Type I, III, & V construction;
● Experience in mixed-use, community and/or multi-family residential projects preferred;
● Strong management and organization;
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
● Previous experience in a leadership role, guiding and supporting junior staff
● Ability to advance a project through all phases of production from early conceptual design
through Construction Administration
● Ability to multitask on multiple concurrent projects
● Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,
InDesign, Illustrator);
● Advanced knowledge of building codes, industry standards, building construction, and
building structures with the ability to layout a code compliant fit plan;
● Experience in Construction Administration;
● Ability to work independently on architectural design projects.Pay / Benefits
This is a full-time position.At KFA, we encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive
benefits include:● Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance
● Paid holidays and paid time off
● 401k and annual performance bonus opportunities
● Hybrid work environment
● Reimbursement for California State Architectural License dues
● AIA membership for employees with a California State Architectural License
● Transportation subsidy for taking public transit, carpooling, biking, walking to work
● Fitness stipend
● Wellness events
● Pet-friendly
● Professional development opportunities through office mentorship program & monthly
educational seminars
● Regular social eventsKFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with
a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Compensation is based upon experience and the estimated range is $120,000 - $140,000
annually, plus bonuses and benefits.For more about KFA visit www.kfalosangeles.com.Please email your resume, cover letter and portfolio (one PDF attachment, 15-20 pages,
maximum 20 MB) to: Lise Bornstein, AIA at employment@kfalosangeles.com.Please, no recruiters or phone calls, and no links to web pages will be reviewed.