San Diego, USA
Project architect
at GTC Design
GTC Design has a vacancy for a project architect to join its team in San Diego, California.
GTC Design (Good Times Creative) is a multi-disciplinary design firm based out of San Diego. Our work is intricate, impactful, and exciting, thriving on team collaboration and self leadership skills that bring the best version of ourselves to the table. This approach blends the talents and skill-sets from architecture, building techniques, and interior design to bring forth a beautifully configured project through our signature process.
We are partnered with some of the largest developers and investors in San Diego and work on a variety of projects like, hospitality, mixed-use developments, multi-family and residential.
We are seeking a project architect who has years of experience developing and managing commercial projects, while reporting to private money investors. This person will join a fun, fast paced and highly effective team.
Qualifications/description:
- manage medium to large projects. At least eight to 12 years of successfully managing residential and commercial architectural projects (interiors is a plus)
- show strong evidence of being a profitable team leader for past design firms
- high level of analytical skills: proficiency in using budgeting analysis (MS Excel spreadsheet creation) and doing code and zoning related research
- be someone that naturally follows through on commitments. Has to be able to build both clients and team members’ trust
- experience in getting previous work done on time and on budget is critical
- knowledge of how to create a design schedule is important (we use a custom monday.com account)
- understanding of how long design and production tasks should take to be completed
- have a strong knowledge of California building code regulations
- knowledge of how to work with and measure up the GTC consultants to ensure the project progresses smoothly
- have a varied portfolio of past project types that can be drawn on while leading the team, or even presenting in your interview
- must be able to make their project better from a financial viewpoint as well as design and technical execution
- knowledge of what each design consultant can offer the team in terms of specific system selections
- being able to judge the progress of design studies and offer constructive criticism to guide teammates
- be passionate about improving the GTC design process by pursuing continuing education opportunities
- ability to mentor younger teammates to develop/exhibit good organisation skills
- have a strong technical background in terms of materials knowledge, detailing, and systems coordination
- be willing to offer their best effort at all times, on multiple projects in different phases
Skill sets:
- project scheduling, management and productivity skills
- REVIT program – have the ability to decide on the level of modelling needed. Know the program well enough to understand its capabilities and limitations so it is used wisely
- Blue Beam program – have the knowledge to do viewing, printing, commenting
- MS Word document creation and writing skills. Effective letter writing, narrative writing, marketing pursuit writing skills
- data filing system expertise – need to be able to store immense amounts of information that range in content and detail. Organising drawings, graphics, financial, correspondence, product data are key to running a project well and retrieving information effectively
- math skills – have strong knowledge of geometry, trigonometry and basic algebra formulas. Will be looking at and creating many documents that rely on good math knowledge
- public speaking/leadership training – Dale Carnegie or LEAD type training to effectively motivate/manage groups of individuals is important. (May need to take training classes if not previously trained)
- sustainability knowledge – LED AP expected, Cal Green knowledge and knowledge about materials (thermal properties and embodied energy costs to produce) and building systems (especially HVAC and lighting) in terms of energy efficiency is valuable
- specifications – have the ability to edit master sections, knowledge of products to support why they are used, liability risks
- system coordination and detailing experience – have the ability to gauge how complete the design documents are at any point in the project. Be able to identify the impact of one material or system on the others that it needs to be integrated with
- construction cost estimating – have the cost comparison knowledge to first set the project’s budget with the client. Have the ability to do effective value engineering to guide the team back to the budget when needed
Salary is anywhere from $80,000 – $110,000 commensurate with experience and includes a competitive compensation package including medical, dental insurance, a 401(k) and continuing education assistance program, along other excellent benefits. To be considered, please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and work samples via the apply for job button below.