Lead Project Architect - Design & Delivery (Hybrid)

Bickel Group Architecture is seeking a Project Architect with relevant project experience to join our team. In this role, you will work to take projects from early concept through construction administration, ensuring we deliver well-designed projects to our clients with the highest level of care, consideration, and expertise. You will leverage your creative, organizational, communicative, leadership, and problem-solving skills to be a critical member of the project team. At Bickel Group, we prioritize our team members and strive for an environment that balances personal development, progressive design, relationship-building, and career satisfaction. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical/dental/life/vision/supplemental insurance, a flexible schedule, a hybrid workplace (three days in-office, max two days remote), a retirement savings matching program, health savings accounts, paid vacation/holidays/personal time, a mentorship program, and a professional development reimbursement program. Responsibilities of Role Lead project coordination through all phases of design/construction Manage client and team relationships Participate and oversee design process, including due diligence, feasibility studies, and schematic design Balance design intent with necessary code, programmatic, and budget needs Resolve technical and design issues creatively Interface with local jurisdictions and discretionary bodies for entitlement and plan check approvals Oversee and ensure accuracy and quality of project delivery documents Provide mentorship, leadership, and support to team Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field Licensed Architect preferred 5+ years of relevant experience preferred Effective and flexible written, graphic, and verbal communication skills Superior organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and adapt Able to work effectively with a variety of team compositions Effective at creative problem solving Proficient with AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp Working knowledge of building codes, CEQA requirements, entitlement process, and local permitting Experience managing project teams, consultants, clients, and stakeholders J-18808-Ljbffr