Project Architect

Company Overview

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California’s robust commercial and governmental Design‑Build economy. Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full‑service Design‑Build company offering management of projects throughout the United States and Caribbean.

We are seeking a licensed Project Architect to join our established Architecture Department within an integrated Design/Build (DB) construction company that focuses on military construction projects. The Project Architect will actively manage multiple projects, providing oversight across key disciplines and serving as a technical leader within the design team.

This position is based out of our office in Carlsbad, CA.

• Assist in leading a multidiscipline team
• Perform schematic layouts and preliminary design
• Participate in owner/client and internal meetings, and design reviews with governing agencies
• Coordinate workload of architecture team members through multiple phases to complete documents on schedule
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write and edit architectural specifications utilizing Specs Intact software
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, and change orders
• Assist in the project design schedules
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews
• Perform Independent Technical Reviews (ITR) on projects within the department
• Assist in the management of various projects through all phases of the design process
• Be the point person for coordination of multi‑million‑dollar projects
• Assist in construction administration

• Registered Architect (required)
• NCARB certificate (preferred)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture (required)
• 15 or more years of experience in construction documentation with projects valued at $30–$150 million
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and low voltage systems
• Strong understanding of architectural construction detailing and technical expertise
• Department of Defense (DoD) experience (preferred)
• Proficiency with and experience using Revit software
• Strong technical competence and proven experience in schematic design through construction documentation
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, construction practices and methodologies
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Understanding and experience in Unified Facilities criteria (UFC) and building codes
• Travel may be required, approximately 20–30%

REVIT, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator, Bluebeam, Specs Intact, and Microsoft Office

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 per year. Actual compensation depends on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, and skillset.

• Hybrid work schedule:
  Monday‑Wednesday in the office and optional work‑from‑home days on Thursday and Friday
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:
  Competitive employer matching
• Paid Time Off:
  Generous vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Professional Development:
  Reimbursement for continuing education related to license, license renewal, and licensure support

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).