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Job Description

I'm helping Westside Design find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of Project Architect - Single-Family Residential.

You'll lead custom residential projects through design, permitting, and construction documentation.

Compensation:

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Location:

Hybrid: 1548 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA.

Mission of Westside Design:

"We are passionate about delivering homes that not only look incredible but also perform flawlessly. By combining cutting-edge building science with craftsmanship we create homes that are more durable, energy-efficient, and most importantly healthy to live in."

What makes you a strong candidate:

• You have +6 years experience in Single family residential architecture.
• You are an expert in Technical coordination, Consultant coordination, Construction documentation, Autodesk Revit, Architecture.
• English - Conversational

Responsibilities and more:

We are seeking a skilled Project Architect to lead the development of custom single-family homes through the Design Development, Permitting, and Construction Documentation phases. This role focuses on leading documentation, consultant coordination, permitting, and construction detailing.

The ideal candidate must be confident working in Revit, experienced in coordination and detailing of single-family projects, and capable of managing junior staff and external collaborators in a fast-paced environment.

This position acts as the technical/documentation lead and consultant/contractor-facing project manager throughout the production, documentation, and construction phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the production and management of detailed construction documents in Revit.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to translate design intent into buildable, code-compliant solutions.
• Oversee and assemble documentation for permitting.
• Manage construction administration tasks, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and revisions (as needed).
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring quality control and efficient workflow.
• Maintain understanding of project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support the design team in developing technically viable solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 7-10 years of professional experience working on custom single-family residential projects (ideally in Los Angeles).
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, including project setup, modeling, detailing, and documentation workflows.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Expertise in architectural detailing, technical coordination, and document standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills when working with junior staff and outside consultants.

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Company Description

We're building a personal recruiter for everyone. Her name is Emma. She proactively helps people define and pursue their career paths—and she does it for free. For companies, Emma handles recruitment, not as a copilot but as a pilot, a virtual colleague who brings candidates optimized to match the opening and the leader they will have. Our goal is to build the new global job network and provide real-time job liquidity for everyone.