Ready to Design the Future of Education?

A4E is a dynamic and collaborative architectural firm specializing in K-12, community college, and public institutional projects throughout California. In close partnership with our clients, we build one-of-a-kind facilities reflective of their unique goals and aspirations; contemporary learning environments that evoke community heritage and traditions while adapting to new uses and evolving program strengths.

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect (Arch Level III Licensed) with a proven track record on DSA projects to provide technical and team leadership on complex educational facilities. This is a leadership role critical to delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest design and technical standards. Join the A4E team to collaborate on projects that promote the development of innovative spaces for learning and growth.

What You’ll Do

• Project Leadership: Assist in project scheduling, budgeting, and staff resource planning. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with educators, administrators, students, parents, and consultants to collect feedback and develop designs accordingly.
• Project Collaboration: Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure budget, schedule, and design goals are met. 
• Technical Execution & Code Analysis: Oversee the development of construction documents and details, with a strong focus on constructability and building code compliance.
• Agency Management: Lead the preparation, submission, and coordination of all agency approvals, serving as the primary point of contact.
• Construction Administration: Facilitate communication between the design team, contractor and client to ensure a smooth and timely construction process.  

What You Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Certification as a licensed professional is required, California preferred.
• 8+ years of architectural experience with at least 4 years working on educational projects.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and related design software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and project coordination tools
• A passion for creating spaces that truly make a difference!
• Candidates must be local to Southern California or willing to relocate, and able to work a hybrid schedule.
• Note: This is a full-time, direct-hire position. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. We look forward to answering any questions about the role through our interview process. If this position interests you, please send your resume and portfolio to:
A4ECareer@architecture4e.com

About Architecture for Education

Education is our passion and 100% of our business. We endeavor to make a lasting contribution to learning through the design of innovative learning environments. As a studio-sized firm, there are many opportunities for you to lead; for you to be involved with all aspects of the architectural process and for you to help us cultivate the culture of the firm.

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