Project Architect

About oWOW oWOW is a vertically integrated real estate development platform headquartered in Oakland. We accelerate housing abundance by integrating design, manufacturing, and construction into a scalable, repeatable system. Through mass timber, prefabricated façade systems, and componentized construction, we deliver high-quality multifamily housing at materially lower cost and compressed schedules compared to conventional methods. Our goal is to deliver 2,000+ units annually by 2026 through a production-based model. The Role The Project Architect will lead architectural execution within oWOW’s standardized housing platform. This is a production-oriented role embedded in a fully integrated development and construction ecosystem. You will ensure technical excellence, platform consistency, and documentation precision across multiple concurrent projects. What You’ll Do Platform Execution Apply and refine repeatable unit types, façade systems, and structural frameworks for up to 4 projects simultaneously. Coordinate closely with internal development, R&D, and construction teams. Technical Leadership Own detailing, constructability review, and California Building Code compliance. Ensure adherence to ADA, Fair Housing, and local accessibility standards. Coordinate structural (including mass timber), MEP, fire/life safety, and envelope systems. Documentation & Permitting Oversee coordinated construction documents in Revit. Support rapid Entitlement and permitting cycles. Maintain drawing standards aligned with oWOW’s product platform. Schedule & Delivery Maintain aggressive design schedules aligned with construction starts. Contribute to cost certainty through early technical coordination and value engineering. Qualifications 5–10 years of experience from conceptual through construction administration, including coordinating and managing consultant teams, in California or US context Affordable housing, mid-rise, or high-rise urban residential projects are a plus. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Licensure California Licensed Architect preferred, or ability to obtain. Technical Expertise Advanced proficiency in Revit. Strong technical knowledge of steel construction, and/or of mass timber systems and/or prefabrication, is a plus. Familiarity with California permitting processes and urban infill regulations. Software Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Procore (or similar). Why This Role Matters oWOW is not building one-off projects. We are building a scalable housing system. If you’re motivated by technical rigor, industrialized construction, and delivering housing faster and more affordably, this is a rare opportunity to shape a next-generation development platform.