Project Architect - Healthcare, Commercial, Sports Practices

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The role at a glance:

NBBJ is seeking a Project Architect for our Healthcare and Commercial Practices to be located in our San Diego, or Los Angeles office. NBBJ is looking for a project architect with demonstrated experience working on Healthcare and Commercial projects in California and who has worked primarily with large-scale, projects involving client contact and leadership responsibilities. The Senior Project Architect performs architectural design and delivery for a wide variety of projects involving the construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.

In your new role, you will:

• Work with clients and team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions.
• Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence.
• Prepare appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Maintain appropriate records for project phases in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Lead and coordinate the work of other team members and consultants, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring as appropriate.
• May participate in marketing efforts, including proposal development, presentations, and client interviews.

What you will need to succeed:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the architectural field with successful experience in the documentation and delivery of large-scale healthcare projects
• Active Architectural Licensure is required
• Demonstrated experience working on healthcare projects in the state of California
• Fluency in Revit
• B Arch or M Arch degree
• LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred
• Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment; setting an example for others
• Ability to travel as the project(s) requires

_The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $110,000 and $140,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience._

_This role requires the individual to be based in the United States._