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Archinect · 4 months ago

Senior/ Intermediate Designer (6-8 years experience)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Swift Lee Office (SLO) is a full-service architectural firm committed to impactful community projects and sustainability. They are seeking a Project Designer with strong experience in educational and community-centered projects, who will work closely with firm leadership to produce and coordinate construction documents and support construction administration.

Architecture

No H1B

Responsibilities

Produce and coordinate construction documents

Resolve detailing

Support construction administration

Respond to RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings

Attend site meetings and inspections

Manage schedules, field memos, and contractor coordination

Lead building permit approvals and act as primary contact with building officials

Qualification

RevitAutoCADConstruction administrationDSA experienceSustainable design principlesLeadership skillsAnalytical skillsCollaborative problem-solverEnglish fluencyCommunication skills

Required

Professional degree in architecture

Minimum 6 years of experience in a high-quality architectural firm in California

Proven leadership and coordination skills across all project phases—from concept design through construction administration

Strong understanding of sustainable and energy-efficient design principles, along with construction materials, methods, and building systems

Direct construction administration experience, including: Responding to RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings; Attending site meetings and inspections; Managing schedules, field memos, and contractor coordination

Experience leading building permit approvals and acting as primary contact with building officials

DSA experience is required, with prior work for school districts such as LAUSD or PUSD

Working knowledge of CBC Chapters 11A & 11B and accessible design standards

Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. SLO is not able to sponsor H-1B visas

English fluency required