Carrier Johnson + Culture · 20 hours ago
Project Architect
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expCarrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) is a creative firm that champions a user-first approach in design. As a Project Architect, you will lead various architectural projects, guiding them from concept to construction while mentoring junior architects and ensuring quality and compliance throughout the process.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural and technical development of projects across all phases: concept, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
Develop and coordinate buildable solutions that align with project goals, budgets, schedules, and client expectations, with the capability to manage significant or entire projects independently
Lead small to medium-sized internal teams and coordinate external consultants to achieve seamless integration of building systems and disciplines
Guide projects confidently through plan check, permitting, zoning requirements, and regulatory approvals
Oversee construction administration, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and ensuring adherence to design intent and quality
Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Design Leaders on budgeting, scheduling, resource management, specifications and overall project delivery
Uphold rigorous Quality Assurance and Control standards across drawings, specifications, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and firm standards
Build and sustain strong client relationships alongside Project Managers and Design Leaders, fostering trust, repeat business, and long-term partnerships
Serve as a strong mentor to Job Captains and emerging professionals, providing guidance, technical feedback, and leadership to support their development
Qualification
Required
Registered/Licensed Architect required. CA licensed strongly preferred
Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited university required
5+ years of professional experience, including significant work on mixed-use or complex project typologies of varying scales and construction types
Advanced proficiency in Revit, with demonstrated hands-on experience producing high-quality construction documents, detailed modeling, and BIM coordination
Capability to work independently on projects of appropriate size, completing all required tasks with minimal supervision
Strong technical expertise in architectural detailing, building systems, construction methods, codes, and regulatory processes
Proven ability to lead small to medium-sized teams, manage workflows, coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and pragmatic solution-oriented approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to clearly convey ideas to clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
Extensive experience leading construction administration and mentoring junior team members through the CA process
Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and knowledge-sharing within the firm
Preferred
Residential Type I and Podium Type III + Type V preferred
Experience with California Building Code, seismic design, Title 24 energy compliance, and local permitting processes (San Diego/Los Angeles jurisdictions) highly preferred
Deep knowledge of sustainable design principles, practices, and certifications (LEED, WELL, etc.)
Experience developing and coordinating architectural specifications
Experience with innovative low-carbon materials such as mass timber preferred
Company
Carrier Johnson + Culture
Carrier Johnson + Culture is a design-centric architectural, interior design and strategic branding practice.
51-200 employees
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