Job Captain / Project Manager – ms2 architecture

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated Job Captain or Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects from design through construction. You will work closely with principals and clients, contribute to both technical and design tasks, and help lead successful project delivery. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to grow within a small, supportive team. You’ll work on a variety of project types in a positive and creative environment, with the option for hybrid work after an initial onboarding period.
Responsibilities Include:
• Managing commercial and residential projects through various phases
• Coordinating drawings, consultants, and permitting
• Supporting design development and construction documents
• Communicating with clients, contractors, and team members
• Helping maintain project schedules and quality standards

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Professional architectural experience (Job Captain or PM level)
• Strong AutoCAD ad Sketchup skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• California building code familiarity preferred

Firm Size: Small (1-15)

Salary Range: $30 - $50/hr depending on level of qualifications

How to Apply: Please send your résumé, portfolio, and a brief introduction to: to daniel@ms2architecture.com

Your website: http://www.ms2architecture.com

Key Contact & Title: Daniel Steinmeyer - Principal Email: Daniel@ms2architecture.com

Designer | Palo

Job Description: About Us:
Palo is an award-winning integrated architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design practice committed to generous, adaptable, high-quality housing in mixed-use environments. Our sister company, Rhamnus, partners with mission-driven clients such as churches and nonprofits to transform underutilized land into affordable and community-serving housing. Together, we work across all scales of multifamily and mixed-use work, delivering projects that matter, and for select clients we create spatially rich, thoughtfully crafted single-family homes and family compounds.

Role Overview
We hire people who set a high bar for themselves and the team. If you are energized by ambitious work, expect excellence from your peers, and want to contribute to a practice where everyone pulls their weight, you will thrive here.
We are seeking a designer with at least three years of professional experience who is energized by meaningful housing work and thrives in a collaborative team environment. This role contributes directly to shaping projects from concept through construction and calls for an AI forward approach across modeling, visualization, communication, and analysis. At Palo, AI means amplified intelligence—elevating our work through the best tools and the strength of the team around you.

What You’ll Do
• Research planning, zoning, code, and feasibility drivers.
• Develop early-stage concepts through rapid 3D and AI-assisted workflows.
• Produce and coordinate drawing sets across all phases.
• Build clear, narrative-driven presentations for clients and community partners.
• Support work on both private development projects and Rhamnus-led community initiatives.

Benefits
• Competitive salary above AIA survey benchmarks.
• Time off: 80 hrs PTO, 80 hrs UTO, year-end paid week off, 14 holidays, 24 hrs sick time
• 401(k) 100% match up to 3%, then 50% match for the next 2%
• Health Care: 100% of base plan covered
• Continuing education and professional membership support
• Charitable match through 1% for the Planet
• WFH: 1 day per week (we value in-person energy but keep space for flexibility)

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: What You Bring
We are looking for someone who brings both talent and drive—someone who wants to grow fast, contribute meaningfully, and work alongside a team that values precision, creativity, and accountability.
• 3+ years professional experience in architecture.
• Strong Revit proficiency; comfort working in advanced 3D and AI tools.
• A learn-by-doing mindset and comfort using AI tools as part of everyday workflow
• Familiarity with multifamily design and construction processes.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in small collaborative teams.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to improving housing outcomes.
• Licensure on path preferred.

Firm Size: Small (1-15)

How to Apply: Send a résumé and portfolio (PDF or link) to info@palo.us

Website: http://palo.us

Key Contact & Title: David Pearson, Founder. david@palo.us 

Senior Project Architect | Architecture Concepts, Inc. San Diego, CA

Job Description: About the Role:
Architecture Concepts, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager / Project Architect with a minimum of 15 years of experience in architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial, hospitality, and high-end residential design and construction. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits, with potential future ownership opportunities.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Responsibilities:
• Lead design and documentation for Type II, III, and V buildings, ranging from low to mid-rise projects of varying sizes.
• Collaborate closely with Interior Designers to coordinate interior architecture.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, contract management, plan checks, and permitting processes.
• Manage an in-house team of architects and intern-architects while working with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Handle multiple small to mid-size projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
Qualifications:
• Professional degree from an accredited university.
• CA Architect License is a plus but not required.
• Minimum 15 years of post-graduate professional experience across all design phases, with a focus on commercial and tenant improvement projects, including restaurants, hospitality, vet/spa clinics, and high-end residential.
• Strong problem-solving, listening, and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and graphic communication, organizational, and collaborative abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, and MS Office.
• In-depth knowledge of CBC, IBC, ADA, CalGreen, and related regulations.
Benefits:
• Full-time employment with benefits, including paid health insurance, SIMPLE IRA, and paid vacation.
• Opportunity for firm ownership at a future date.
• Total compensation is commensurate with experience.

Firm Size: Small (1-15)

How to Apply: Margit@4designs.com

Website: http://4designs.com

Key Contact & Title: Margit Whitlock AIA. margit@4designs.com 

Architectural Staff Level II | Wallace E. Cunningham, Inc.

Job Description: Wallace E. Cunningham, Inc. (WCI), is an award-winning firm in Mission Hills, CA, specializing in high-end custom homes. We are seeking an Architectural Staff Level II candidate for a full-time position. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of professional experience; however, five to ten plus years is preferred. WCI offers competitive wages, employee benefits, and year-end profit sharing.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: 
• Bachelor of Architecture degree.
• 5-10+ years of professional experience.
• Architectural license encouraged but not required.
• Highly experienced in Revit as this is our primary software for delivering construction documents.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Photoshop.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Enscape is a plus.
• Assist project teams and other staff members.
• Be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and cooperatively within a small office environment.
• Can complete tasks in a timely manner as directed by senior staff.
• Ability to manage a project consultant team through all phases of project delivery.
• Demonstrate competency in preparing a set of construction documents.
• Ability to effectively multi-task on several projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High-end residential design experience is recommended but not required.

Firm Size: Small (1-15)

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should send PDFs of your cover letter, resume, portfolio, and references to Matt Burr. No phone calls please. We regret that we can only respond to qualified candidates.

Website: http://www.wallacecunningham.com

Key Contact & Title: Matthew Burr, Vice President and Architect. matthewb@wallacecunningham.com

Designer | Architects Mosher Drew

Job Description: Architects Mosher Drew is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Entry-Level Designer with 0-2 years of experience for work on Federal, Education, Public or Commercial projects. This is a full-time position.

Architects Mosher Drew (AMD) is an award-winning legacy firm founded in 1949 and located in San Diego, CA. We are seeking candidates to join us and be a part of our dynamic team. As a mid-size firm, we have been honored to author numerous landmark projects in the San Diego Area and are currently leading projects across different sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Federal, Commercial, and more. AMD’s philosophy for professional development of staff is centered on developing a ‘well-rounded architect’. This translates into mentorship, licensure process support, staff recognition and community participation. It is our belief that architecture is a shared endeavor and we, therefore, promote and encourage a collaborative environment and culture.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Under the supervision and mentorship of a job captain or project architect, assist in the development of conceptual, schematic, design development, and working drawing documents.

• Support various design teams with graphics for presentations

• Assist other staff with various drafting, design support, sample boards assembly, and office related tasks.

The candidate should:

• Have a proactive approach to work tasks.

• Endeavor to produce quality architecture.

• Have a desire to continuously learn and grow professionally.

Qualifications/Candidate Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the U.S.

• Accredited Architecture Degree (minimum)

• Experience in Revit, AutoCad, Bluebeam, Sketch Up and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Organizational and task management skills

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and graphic.

• Proactive problem-solving ability in a dynamic team environment

• AXP enrollment is a plus

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: 60k - 70k (d.o.e.) + annual bonus

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and portfolio to hiring@mosherdrew.com, Attn: Victor Navarro

Website: http://www.mosherdrew.com

Key Contact & Title: Victor Navarro

Project Architect | Architects Mosher Drew

Job Description: Architects Mosher Drew is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Project Architect candidate with 7-15 years of experience for work on Federal, Education, Public or Commercial projects. This is a full-time position. Architects Mosher Drew (AMD) is an award-winning legacy firm founded in 1949 and located

in San Diego, CA. We are seeking candidates to join us and be a part of our dynamic team. As a mid-size firm, we have been honored to author numerous landmark projects in the San Diego Area and are currently leading projects across different sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Federal, Commercial, and more. AMD’s philosophy for professional development of staff is centered on developing a ‘well-rounded architect’. This translates into mentorship, licensure process support, staff recognition and community participation. It is our belief that architecture is a shared endeavor and we, therefore, promote and encourage a collaborative environment and culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Management of small scale and/or multiple projects, including client, consultant and internal team coordination

• Strong building code knowledge and experience with governmental agency review and permitting.

• Responsible for project success factors, including financial performance, design excellence and client satisfaction

• Determination and oversight of project staffing assignments and project deadlines

• Client management

• Participation in business development, business operations and/or management of project quality guidelines

• Responsible for project information, graphics and photography

• Staff mentorship

Qualification/Candidate Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the U.S.

• Licensed Architect in the State of California

• Accredited Architecture Degree (minimum)

• Proficiency in Revit, including 5+ years of recent BIM experience in a work environment.

• Bluebeam.

• Knowledge of Sketch Up and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

• Project management and team organizational skills

• Task management skills

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and graphic.

• Proactive problem-solving ability in a dynamic team environment

• Ability to develop project budgets, project staffing requirements, project schedules and work plans.

• Experience with DSA, HCAI and/or NAVFAQ is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of building systems, materials and processes.

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: 105k - 120k (d.o.e.) + annual bonus

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and portfolio to hiring@mosherdrew.com, Attn: Victor Navarro

Website: http://www.mosherdrew.com

Key Contact & Title: Victor Navarro

Project Coordinator | Architects Mosher Drew

Job Description: Architects Mosher Drew is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Project Coordinator candidate with 6-10 years of experience for work on Federal, Education, Public or Commercial projects. This is a full-time position.

Architects Mosher Drew (AMD) is an award-winning legacy firm founded in 1949 and located in San Diego, CA. We are seeking candidates to join us and be a part of our dynamic team. As a mid-size firm, we have been honored to author numerous landmark projects in the San Diego Area and are currently leading projects across different sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Federal, Commercial, and more. AMD’s philosophy for professional development of staff is centered on developing a ‘well-rounded architect’. This translates into mentorship, licensure process support, staff recognition and community participation. It is our belief that architecture is a shared endeavor and we, therefore, promote and encourage a collaborative environment and culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of project leadership, develop and produce project conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documentation.

• Assist Project Architect with construction administration.

• Application of building codes, DSA requirements, and other applicable regulations.

• Coordinate architectural construction documents with other engineering disciplines including review and integration of their work.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the U.S.

• Accredited Architecture Degree (minimum)

• Proficiency in Revit, including 2-3 years of recent BIM experience in a work environment.

• Bluebeam.

• Knowledge of Sketch Up and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

• Management and team organizational skills

• Task management skills

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and graphic.

• Proactive problem-solving ability in a dynamic team environment

• Experience with DSA, HCAI and/or NAVFAQ is preferred.

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: 90k - 100k (d.o.e.) + annual bonus

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and portfolio to hiring@mosherdrew.com, Attn: Victor Navarro

Website: http://www.mosherdrew.com

Key Contact & Title: Victor Navarro

Project Manager | Robert Hall Architects

Job Description: Robert Hall Architects (RHA) is a boutique, design-driven firm in San Diego specializing in multifamily housing, ADUs, and residential communities. Our mission: think differently, design beautifully, and deliver housing solutions that move San Diego forward.

This is a full-time, in-office role (hybrid). The Project Manager position blends technical expertise, leadership, and accountability. You’ll oversee projects from concept through construction while managing clients, consultants, and internal teams with precision.

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects through all phases: schematic design, permitting, CDs, and construction administration.

• Oversee QA/QC of drawings to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
  Apply deep technical knowledge of building codes, planning codes, detailing, and construction methods.

• Manage consultants and contractors, ensuring coordination and timely responses.

• Communicate proactively with clients, including a weekly email update.

• Use Asana for task management and Monograph for project tracking (non-negotiable).

• Update Asana and project status every Friday without exception.

• Monitor project schedules and budgets, aligning resources to ensure profitability.

• Mentor junior staff in technical and solution-oriented approaches.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements:

• 7–10+ years of professional architecture experience (multifamily, residential, or ADU preferred).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture (licensure not required).

• Proven QA/QC experience with drawings, detailing, and documentation.

• Strong proficiency in Revit; Enscape/Lumion a plus.

• Solid knowledge of codes, construction methods, and building systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; client-facing experience required.

• Highly accountable: delivers updates, meets deadlines, and maintains consistency.

• Comfortable with structured systems — no pushback on Asana, Monograph, or reporting cadence.

• Alignment with RHA’s values: Integrity, Collaborative Fun, Curious Innovation,

• Lifelong Learning, and the Rookie’s Advantage.

Firm Size: Small (1-15)

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 / year Upper end ($110,000) requires 5+ years of multifamily experience in a PA/PM role. Candidates with 7+ years of PA/PM experience but no multifamily background will start at the lower end.

How to Apply: Email resume and portfolio to hi@roberthallarchitects.com with the subject line: Project Manager

Website: http://roberthallarchitects.com

Key Contact & Title: RHA Hiring Team | hi@roberthallarchitects.com

Marketing Coordinator | Davy Architecture

Davy Architecture, a full-service architectural firm, is currently seeking a Marketing Coordinator. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, passionate, driven and familiar with architectural or engineering practice. This person will utilize their strong writing and graphics skills to pursue and prepare proposals, marketing material, maintain social media and provide administrative support.

Individual will be responsible for:

PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT: Leading the proposal process from start to finish.

• Take ownership of the proposal/bid process, managing and successfully driving it to meet critical deadlines while contributing to the technical, past performance and project management sections of proposals or bids.

• Analyzing solicitations and / or client requirements to layout proposal strategy.

• Continually monitoring all amendments and modifications to the solicitation(s)

• Acquiring or verifying knowledge of subject by interviewing employees engaged in developing responses for services, and referring to sketches, engineering drawings, construction plans and notes.

• Preparing and managing detailed proposal strategy, task assignments, schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices; consistently and clearly communicating deadlines and draft review expectations to proposal team

• Obtain feedback from projects for "lessons learned" to incorporate in future proposals

• Interview preparation, including the production of proposal materials and shepherding the team through the interview process

MARKETING: Preparing presentations, ad and press release content, designing advertisements, maintaining databases and updating materials.

• Creating communications programs to effectively describe and promote the organization. Including printed material

• Researching potential clients and project opportunities

• Assist with marketing plan development

• Manage client-contact program

• Maintaining, writing, creating and organizing marketing materials including project sheets, resumes, project lists and related collateral

• Updating website content when appropriate and blog posts specific to company events and other activities

• Creating a social media calendar to include (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Provide as-needed administrative support to senior management members.

• Specific qualifications for the position include:

• Bachelor's degree in area of specialty w/ 2-4 years of experience in the field

• Knowledge of the architectural concepts and phases of design

• Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign applications

• Experience with tracking and submitting Federal Solicitations and the preparation of SF330 proposals is considered a plus

• Familiarity with K-12 SOQ preparation a plus

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to erodriquez@davyarchitecture.com. No phone calls please.

For more information about our firm and what we do, please visit our website at https://www.davyarchitecture.com/

Architecture Job Captain | FLINT Builders

Job Description: FLINT is currently hiring an Architectural Job Captain to support our in-house architects and VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) staff. A Job Captain should be skilled in utilizing Revit to produce all phases of architectural and VDC design documents under an architect’s direction. The Job Captain should have working knowledge of building systems, architectural drawings, specifications, permitting, codes, and regulations.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction, management or related fields.

• 3+ years of work experience in commercial architecture, ideally K-12 or higher education work.

• Understanding of DSA permitting process.

• Experience coordinating with interior, structural, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and construction team members.

• Someone who picks up software quickly. Revit experience is a must. Other software can be learned on the job.

• A knowledge seeker who will ask why and research things they do not understand.

• Works well under pressure and in a deadlinedriven environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A humble team member who will support others and accept support from others to meet FLINT’s goals.

• The right candidate is trustworthy, a collaborative team member, and a super communicator, both internally and externally.

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: $90,000-120,000

How to Apply: Please email Rachel at AEcareers@flintbuilders.com

Website: https://flintbuilders.com/

Key Contact & Title: Rachel Freed- Talent Partner AEcareers@flintbuilders.com

Assistant Project Manager | Wu & Associates, Inc.

At Wu & Associates, our mission is to leverage the wide-ranging talents of our staff to provide creative and conscientious solutions for technically complex construction projects. Our vision is to leave a lasting impression on the communities that we serve, one building at a time. We perform general construction, design-build, and historic preservation services nationwide. Our projects range from military facilities to national historic monuments. We pride ourselves on 35 years of delivering meaningful projects across 22 states and counting.

Description

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Project Manager to support the estimating and project management of multiple concurrent construction projects throughout the United States. The candidate would report to the company's West Coast office in San Diego, with extensive travel required to construction jobsites throughout the country.

Prior experience in supporting multimillion dollar construction projects required, with public sector government projects a plus. The ideal candidate would have at least three years of experience in construction or a related field, with an interest in learning multiple facets of the construction business, including:

Estimating: Support each step of the bidding process for securing new project opportunities; includes administrative setup, attending site visits, subcontractor outreach, product research, blueprint take-offs, meticulous follow up and tracking.

Project Management: Support all aspects of running a construction process; includes administrative organization, subcontractor relations, enforcement of quality control and safety, critical path method scheduling, submittal reviews, invoicing, budgeting.

General Operations: Support the general needs of a small business atmosphere with an open-minded attitude towards wearing multiple hats.
Successful Assistant Project Managers grow into either estimating or field project management roles.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction or related fields

• Ability to travel to out-of-region projects when called upon

• True passion for safety and the enforcement of such on construction project sites

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with effectively in both verbal and written domains

• Desire to work together cooperatively with others

• Positive, self-confident, assertive attitude

• Belief in adaptability and the need for continuous self-improvement

• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Primavera

• Satisfactory background check and drug testing for access to high security government locations

• Experience with design-build, historic preservation, elevator systems, or LEED green building

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000, full benefits

How to Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@wuassociates.com

Website: http://www.wuassociates.com

Key Contact & Title: Katherine Ng, LEED AP - Vice President