Project Architect-Designer

Dewberry is a mission-driven architecture firm committed to delivering community-centered civic environments by activating deep subject matter expertise, design excellence, and technical rigor. Our portfolio includes municipal facilities, justice and public safety centers, libraries, cultural institutions, and higher-education projects.

We are seeking a Project Architect/Jon Captain with strong technical expertise and a passion for civic architecture to support the delivery of public-sector projects across California. This role is responsible for leading the technical development and documentation of projects, coordinating consultant teams, and ensuring design intent is translated into high-quality, code-compliant construction documents. The Project Architect works closely with Project Managers, Designers, and Principals to deliver civic projects that serve communities with clarity, durability, and design excellence.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate!

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing  professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Technical Leadership & Documentation

• Lead the technical development of projects through Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Translate design intent into clear, accurate, and buildable documentation.
• Oversee production of drawing sets, specifications, and BIM models in alignment with Dewberry’s standards.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and code compliance.

Code & Regulatory Coordination

• Lead code research and analysis, including CBC, ADA, and accessibility requirements.
• Coordinate with public agencies and authorities having jurisdiction, including DSA, OSFM, and local building departments as applicable.
• Prepare and respond to plan check comments and agency reviews.

Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate structural, civil, MEP, landscape, and specialty consultants.
• Integrate consultant documentation into the architectural set.
• Review consultant deliverables for quality, consistency, and coordination.

Project Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers to support schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Collaborate with Designers to maintain design quality and civic identity throughout documentation.
• Support Construction Administration activities including RFIs, submittals, field observations, and punch lists.

Mentorship & Team Support

• Support and mentor junior staff in technical skills, documentation standards, and professional practice.
• Promote best practices in BIM, Revit workflows, and digital coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture
• Licensed Architect preferred
• 6+ years of professional experience with increasing technical responsibility
• Demonstrated experience delivering civic or public-sector projects
• Strong knowledge of California Building Code, ADA, and public-sector standards
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based documentation workflows
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills

The projected range for this position is $85,000-$125,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.