Orange County architecture firm specializing in contemporary, high-end, custom residential projects looking for a highly-motivated, creative, and versatile Project Manager/Designer to aid in responsibilities across all phases of the design and construction process.
Responsibilities would include:
- Produce accurate and thorough working drawings with minimal guidance
- Able to manage a project from concept to construction in considering budgets, scope, scale, schedules
- Create and maintain 3-D models
- Generate renderings/exhibits of design intention
- Carry projects through city submittals and agency approval procedures
- Interpret zoning, life-safety requirements, and code standards into viable design solutions
- Develop design sketches, layouts, and details through various mediums and software
- Organize and guide project meetings with consultants, clients, manufacturers, etc.
- Perform construction administration duties and maintain on-site progress with attention to shop drawings, schedules, submittals, and change orders
- Facilitate key project decisions between construction team and ownership
- Implementing client and consultant feedback into design documentation
- Perform code, product, and material research
- Coordinate design intent and documentation with other disciplines, trades, and contractors
- Lead communication with vendors/material representatives
Ideal candidate would possess:
- 5+ years relevant experience in the architectural field
- Exceptional creative design capabilities
- Thorough experience drafting plans and elevations with minimal supervision
- Degree in architecture
- Strong graphic, written, and verbal communication
- Proficient knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Photoshop, Revit, and other rendering software
- Experience in residential design and/or knowledge of Laguna Beach building codes is beneficial
- Strong personal initiative and ability to work independently
- Reliable interpersonal skills
- Proven time management traits
Please forward resume, cover letter, work samples, references, and link to portfolio to horst@horst-architects.com with “Project Manager/Designer” in the subject line.








