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Job description
Firm Overview
JTC Architects, Inc. is a California-licensed architecture firm with more than 35 years of experience providing technically grounded, client-focused architectural services for commercial, institutional, industrial, telecommunications, mission‑critical, infrastructure‑related, adaptive reuse, and existing‑building projects.
Our work includes new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, building assessments, infrastructure upgrades, phased improvements, and complex project conditions throughout Southern California and related markets. JTC is known for practical problem solving, consultant coordination, code‑conscious design, constructability, and long‑term client relationships.
Our culture emphasizes accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, clear communication, and consistent project delivery. We value professionals who can lead teams, manage complexity, protect scope and schedule, and deliver results aligned with client goals, budgets, and project requirements.
Position Summary
The Architectural Project Manager / Project Architect is a hands‑on project leadership role responsible for managing assigned projects from initiation through closeout while also contributing to programming, planning, design coordination, technical problem‑solving, detailing, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
This role serves as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, agencies, and internal team members. The position requires both project‑management capability and project‑architect judgment, including the ability to manage scope, schedule, fee, staffing, deliverables, code coordination, technical documentation, field conditions, and construction‑phase issues.
The ideal candidate is an experienced architectural professional who can lead multiple projects concurrently, communicate clearly, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, solve practical design and technical problems, and help move projects forward with limited day‑to‑day direction from Principals.
Who This Role Is For
This role is well suited for an experienced architectural professional who is comfortable leading multiple active projects, coordinating consultants, communicating directly with clients, managing scope and fee, and helping internal teams move work forward with limited day‑to‑day direction.
The ideal candidate is technically grounded, organized, responsive, and comfortable working on existing‑building and repeat‑client projects where field conditions, agency requirements, consultant coordination, and construction‑phase judgment are critical.
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
Minimum 8–12 years of professional experience in an architectural practice
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Experience managing commercial, institutional, industrial, telecommunications, mission‑critical, tenant improvement, adaptive reuse, or existing‑building projects preferred
Strong ability to manage project scope, consultant coordination, staffing, schedules, documentation, and construction‑phase issue resolution
Experience working with California jurisdictions, plan check processes, accessibility requirements, and existing building conditions
Proven ability to coordinate geotechnical, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, low‑voltage engineering, landscape architecture, fire protection, and specialty consultants
Licensed Architect in California preferred; registration in another state with ability to obtain California reciprocity is acceptable
Core Responsibilities
Client & Consultant Leadership
Serve as primary client liaison throughout all project phases
Lead client, consultant, contractor, and agency coordination meetings
Establish clear communication protocols, documentation standards, and project expectations
Prepare and manage meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action‑item tracking, and follow‑up documentation
Coordinate with consultants, agencies, contractors, vendors, and internal staff to maintain project progress and alignment
Project Management
Define, manage, and monitor project scope, schedule, staffing, and fee in accordance with the contract
Develop and maintain project work plans, staffing plans, milestone schedules, and deliverable expectations
Monitor project budgets, labor allocations, consultant coordination, invoicing support, and change‑order needs
Track project performance against fee and schedule, and elevate scope, staffing, or risk issues early
Support proposal development, fee estimates, scope narratives, consultant coordination, and contract exhibits
Identify potential additional services, change‑order opportunities, scope gaps, and project risks in coordination with Principals
Maintain organized project records, consultant coordination logs, meeting documentation, and action‑item tracking
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Direct and coordinate internal project teams
Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Architects, Designers, Job Captains, and emerging professionals
Promote adherence to company standards, QA/QC procedures, documentation protocols, and project‑delivery expectations
Support continuous improvement of company project‑management standards, templates, QA/QC checklists, and documentation workflows
Help capture lessons learned, repeat‑client knowledge, and project‑delivery improvements for future use
Design & Technical Oversight
Oversee design development across all phases to maintain design intent, technical quality, and project requirements
Coordinate interdisciplinary integration of consultant work
Participate in internal design, technical, and constructability reviews
Support Project Architects and technical staff on complex code, coordination, documentation, and constructability issues
Assist in evaluating existing conditions, field constraints, agency comments, and practical design solutions
Construction Administration
Lead construction‑phase services including RFIs, submittals, change management, site meetings, field reports, and contractor coordination
Coordinate issue resolution with contractors, consultants, clients, agencies, and internal staff
Review construction‑phase issues for scope, schedule, fee, and documentation impact
Support project closeout, punch‑list coordination, record documentation, and post‑construction services
Assist in identifying lessons learned and documentation improvements after project completion
Knowledge & Skills
Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and organizational skills
Working knowledge of California Building Code, accessibility regulations, local agency processes, and plan‑check procedures
Strong understanding of construction methods, detailing, documentation standards, and existing‑building conditions
Ability to manage project scope, schedule, fee, consultants, staffing, and client expectations
Strong judgment in identifying scope gaps, consultant coordination issues, additional‑service needs, and project risks
Ability to communicate clearly with clients, consultants, contractors, agencies, and internal team members
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and SketchUp
Comfortable working in a small‑to‑mid‑size company environment where leadership, ownership, accountability, and clear communication are essential
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $115,000 – $155,000, commensurate with experience
Hybrid work schedule
Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Floating Holidays
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Annual performance‑based bonus
401(k) retirement plan with company match, based on eligibility
Financial support for architectural licensure exams, upon passing
Opportunity to contribute to company’s evolving project‑delivery standards, mentorship culture, and long‑term operating systems
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Worksite address
arcadia, CA, 91006, US
Who can apply
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