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Project Architect - Higher Education

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-17

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States, California (USA) ABOUT HED We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. PRIMARY FUNCTION: As a Core Project Architect is responsible for leading a range of project types from early design through construction. This role requires demonstrated proficiency in technical development, code compliance, consultant coordination, and documentation management. This professional is expected to operate with increasing autonomy while still receiving guidance from senior staff on more complex or high-risk project elements. This professional is also expected to be organized and skilled in providing clear communication of goals and strategies, with ability to guide members of a project team. You will get to utilize your experience in production of documentation of large-scale institutional/higher ed projects with complex team structures. The roles support the technical success of projects within their assigned Market Sectors and may serve as Architect of Record for appropriate work scopes. TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Lead planning and coordination of the architectural scope of work, including development and maintenance of the Discipline Work Plan (DWP) in collaboration with the Project Manager
  • Produce and manage coordinated construction documents that meet firm quality standards, technical accuracy, and code compliance in accordance with the HED Design Process
  • Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants to ensure technical alignment, design integrity, and consistency across all disciplines
  • Support code interpretation and regulatory compliance and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for permitting and approvals
  • Collaborate with the Division of the State Architect (DSA), University of California system, and California State University system
  • Conduct material, product, and building systems research to inform detailing and specification development
  • Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and field reports
  • May serve as Architect of Record for projects as determined by project leadership, and sign/seal documents as appropriate
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and support development of technical standards.[MM1]

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree and Architecture licensure required
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience with demonstrated technical proficiency required
  • Experience managing construction document sets and consultant coordination required
  • Proficiency in Revit required
  • NCARB certification preferred
  • LEED Accreditation preferred
  • Experience with UpCodes and RIB Speclink preferred
  • Familiarity with large scale, high-rise residential/student housing projects a preferred
  • Proven experience in collaborating with the Division of the State Architect (DSA), University of California system, and California State University system preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person
  • Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture
  • The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #LI-RS1 This offer from "HED" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 75% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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