Senior Architect/Project Manager

Gruen Associates is an award-winning, international architecture, planning, interiors, landscape architecture, transportation design and planning, and urban design firm headquartered in Los Angeles for more than 70 years. We provide services to clients in both the public and private sectors including cities, transportation agencies, other public agencies, developers, educators and high-end retail clientele. Our staff of licensed and emerging professionals are part of multi-disciplinary teams involved on a variety of projects from conception through design and construction.

Gruen Associates is looking for highly-motivated individuals who are passionate and committed to the built and planned environments, sustainable design strategies and our communities. Interested professionals should seek responsibility, be detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to take on challenges, offer solutions and grow with our team.

Gruen is looking for a full-time, innovative and experienced Senior Architect and/or Project Manager with experience in various building types. Qualified candidates should be aspirational and familiar with the building type, technologies, and applicable codes, able to work effectively as part of an overall design team, and experienced with AutoCAD and Revit programs. Senior staff will work closely with principals and lead staff members on each project from schematic design through construction administration. Ideal candidates should demonstrate leadership, initiative, have the drive and handle multiple responsibilities. We provide opportunities for career advancement and promotion. This is a position for a hard-working and talented individual with an opportunity to further long-term career goals in a highly professional setting.

Key Aspects of Position:

• Relevant and progressive experience in architecture/retail interior
• Solid understanding of building codes and thorough knowledge of architectural construction drawings
• Experience with design process from Concept, Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Permitting, Bid Phase, Construction Administration and Project Close-out
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams, work closely with principals and staff members
• Provide project management duties to include project schedule and budget
• Must be an excellent problem solver and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in their work
• Should be highly organized and able to manage and coordinate project information and documents
• Engage with clients with well-articulated proposals and presentations
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Write project narratives and design reports
• Generate high-quality project graphics

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10 years minimum full-time professional experience, after graduation
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, 3D modeling skills in Rhino and SketchUp a plus
• Capability in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Degree in Architecture is required.

We offer a full benefits package including medical coverage, paid time off, and 401k plan. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review our website for more information about Gruen Associates’ long-term architectural, planning, urban design and landscape architectural design legacy, a list of projects, and recent design awards.

Please send digital copy of your cover letter, resume + work sample portfolio via email to gruen@gruenassociates.com. Not to exceed 8 MB; .pdf format preferred. Include the desired position in the subject line.