Work location: Anaheim, CA (onsite)

Duration of Assignment: 12 + months

W2 Only Position

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Our client’s Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) department is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect to represent the company on projects. Our department supports a wide range of project sizes and types that include retail shops, attractions, hotels, entertainment venues, restaurants, maintenance facilities, offices, and nearly any facility and area development found on our property. Projects range from preliminary research to full facility assessments to minor or major renovations to new facilities. You will work in close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple internal project teams.
• This role is responsible for the overall architectural design management of numerous, simultaneous projects across a wide variety of facility types. Our Architects lead the projects, develop project scope, coordinate internal partners, and manage external design firms and contractors to deliver projects that meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.
• Senior Architects are expected to possess deep technical expertise, strong knowledge of applicable codes, and the ability to actively participate and lead in all phases of design and construction. The Senior Architect must be capable of stepping into any phase of a project to technically review drawings, resolve issues, and facilitate progress to ensure a successful project delivery.
• This position will report to the Manager – Architecture.
• Owner’s Architect: As an Owner’s Architect, this role provides architectural leadership and design management at the project level for a portfolio of projects from concept through construction and closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the architectural design of multiple concurrent projects (25+ at a time), partnering closely with Project Managers and internal stakeholders. Projects will vary in scale.

• Manage and direct external Architects, Engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and standards.

• Develop detailed project scopes of work and prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for external design and consulting services.

• Serve as a technical architectural specialist with strong knowledge of architectural detailing, coordination of sections and elevations, requirements for UL listing, design options for fire protection, waterproofing and material transitions.

• Demonstrate familiarity with all phases of design and construction, from feasibility and schematic design through construction administration and closeout.

• Participate in and support construction activities, including on-site presence to analyze and facilitate issue resolution.

• Provide leadership during Construction Administration, including:

O Coordination with Architects of Record (AOR), Engineers of Record (EOR), and General Contractors

o Guidance on permitting strategies, inspections, and field issue resolution

o Review, processing and resolution of RFIs and submittals. Identification and processing of deferred submittals

• Act as a liaison with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and regulatory agencies, representing interests throughout design and construction.

• Develop and present construction phasing plans for review and approval by AHJs, internal partners, and construction teams.

• Ensure projects are coordinated across disciplines and integrated with operational, safety, and guest experience requirements.

Code & Regulatory Expertise:

• Maintain high-level knowledge of current codes and regulations applicable to projects in Anaheim, California, including but not limited to:

o California Building Code (CBC)

o Accessibility and fire-life-safety regulations

o Cal-OSHA requirements

o Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) Food and Safety Codes

• Demonstrate understanding of all construction types and their implications on design, permitting, and construction execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project design reviews at key milestones to ensure compliance with company’s design guidelines, standards, and master specifications.

• Provide quality assurance (QA/QC) across multiple projects, focusing on constructability, coordination, and long-term maintainability.

• Partner with internal teams to interpret, apply, and enforce company’s standards and code requirements while supporting creative and operational objectives.

• Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary communication with the ability to evaluate and integrate the architectural design with Structural, MEP, Civil, Facility Infrastructure, Show / Attraction Specialties, Ride Engineering, Graphics, Operations and more.

• Identify risks, code challenges, and design conflicts early, and develop clear, actionable solutions.

• Support executive and stakeholder decision-making by presenting concise and fair technical analyses and recommendations.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Self-driven with a passion for design excellence, code expertise, and technical problem solving.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively while managing a large volume of simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working under pressure with tight deadlines and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.

• Experience translating highly complex technical and regulatory issues into clear guidance for non-technical partners and executive leadership.

• Experience presenting to large groups, including internal leadership, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program.

• Minimum 9+ years of professional architectural experience, including significant exposure to design management and construction administration.

• Active Architectural License in the State of California.

• Demonstrated experience with permitting and inspections involving AHJs.

• Strong working knowledge of California codes, health and safety regulations, and construction practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in complex, operationally active environments.

• Familiarity with large, multi-stakeholder organizations and fast-track project delivery.

• Experience developing construction phasing strategies in occupied facilities.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $80.00 - $89.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you support an onsite work schedule (5 days/week) in Anaheim, CA?
• Do you have prior experience leading and coordinating the architectural design of multiple concurrent projects (25+ at a time)?

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 6 years (Required)
• Bluebeam: 5 years (Required)
• Revit: 5 years (Required)
• California Building Code: 5 years (Required)
• ADA: 5 years (Required)
• Cal OSHA: 5 years (Required)
• Architectural: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Architecture License in the State of CA (Required)

Work Location: In person