Overview
Award-winning architecture firm that is reputably one of the best places to work in Los Angeles & San Diego, earning California's Design Firm of the Year, is seeking a Project Architect focused on Science & Technology projects with laboratories to join either their growing Los Angeles or San Diego studio.
With over 30 years of practice, this 160-person firm is nationally recognized in programming, planning + design for the healthcare, science & technology, higher education, K-12, and civic sectors. The firm's expertise includes transformative projects for schools of medicine and the health professions, advanced research and teaching laboratories, leading-edge museums and civic landmarks, tech-offices, and innovative clinical facilities on higher ed, healthcare, and urban campuses. The team is actively seeking talented Architects with a passion and expertise in science & technology project types.
Candidates should have the following skill-set:
- Ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
- Strong design and graphic sensibility
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Creative problem solving
- Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
- Good understanding of specialized laboratory environments, including lab planning and infrastructure and equipment coordination
- Experience and knowledge in the following:
- Building codes and agency requirements
- Building systems and coordination engineering consultant disciplines
- Working with contractors/trades in collaborative delivery
- Design and Documentation (drawings and specifications) of laboratory projects
Qualifications
- 10-15 years experience within the planning, design, coordination, and documentation of Science & Technology laboratory projects
- Prior Science & Technology and laboratory experience
- Bachelor and/or Master Degree in Architecture required
- Proficiency in Revit/BIM production required
- A professional license within the State of California preferred
- LEED certification preferred