Project Architect

WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

WATG is hiring a Project Architect for our office in Tustin, California.

Licensed Architect accountable to the Project Manager and Project Designer for project performance and team communications. The Project Architect is responsible for project deliverables, the technical content of documents, the implementation of comments, QA reviews, and the coordination of disciplines, including consultants. The Project Architect directs the work assignments of a diverse project team as well as coordinates with clients, consultants, and contractors. The Project Architect reports to the Project Director.

Ensures the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed project documentation

Monitors the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, and validates that the design idea is consistent and properly executed

Responsible for the technical resolution and coordination of a defined portion of a project or projects, including the coordination of drawings and specifications

Checks completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy

Coordinates use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with the project team, clients, and consultants

Writes reports and documentation to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions

Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings

Manages project documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work, including defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM)

Manages standards

Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team

Coordinates communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements, providing support when necessary

Manages construction detail documentation so that it conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards

Supervises the preparation of technical drawings by other less senior-level architects or team members

Prepares meeting minutes

Performs as team leader on certain projects

Mentors and directs the work of team members, reviews their work, and provides development opportunities

Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects

Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Professional license required

Environmental accreditation preferred

10+ years of experience designing small to mid-size architectural projects, including urban and resort hotels

Proficiency in technical skills, including AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling software, such as Rhino and SketchUp

Sketching skills required

Knowledge of architectural building systems, integrated design, trends, construction methodology, QA/QC process, CA process, building codes, and the ability to research and apply to technical documents

Experienced in client management, project management, and negotiations

Ability to work in a team environment and supervise others

Ability to effectively meet deadlines

Highly effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Salary range: $100,000-$120,000 per year

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer