Project Architect

We are seeking a skilled Project Architect to join our Sacramento office, bringing expertise across Advanced Technology, Industrial, Retail, and Commercial/Workplace sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our presence in the region.

We are especially interested in candidates with professional connections and experience in the Sacramento, CA area or have a strong ability to integrate themselves into the design, construction, and development community of the region.

The person in this role will lead projects, striving to integrate design in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, and be able to work on a wide variety of project types. Focused experience on specific project types mentioned is good and the adaptability to work on the many project types will be key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural design efforts from initial concept through to the completion of construction, ensuring design intent and alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary systems, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialized infrastructure, to ensure seamless integration within architectural solutions.
• Collaborate multidiscipline teams formed with in-house and consultants on a wide range of project types and complexity.
• Plan and design complex facilities that support specialized operations, such as manufacturing, logistics, research, and innovation hubs, with a focus on functionality and adaptability.
• Manage a team to design engaging environments to meet client goals for public-facing spaces such as retail and commercial/workplace, emphasizing brand identity and user experience, balancing aesthetics, performance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• 10 to 20 years of architectural experience; specific or various project types.
• Architectural license is required
• Strong technical coordination skills, especially with MEP and process systems.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects thru design development, construction documents, and contract administration phases.
• Experience with advanced tech, fast-track, or engineering-led projects is a plus.
• InDesign and Deltek Vantagepoint experience are both a plus.

Salary Range: $93,000 to $131,000

At Mackenzie, we work a hybrid office schedule; all staff work in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with an option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

At Mackenzie, we invest in the well-being of our employees, both in and outside the workplace. Over the course of 60+ years in business, Mackenzie has created a vibrant employee culture.

By providing support for young families, and a transition plan for those nearing retirement, we nurture professional development through every stage of a long career.

We foster an active culture, engaging in our community and taking advantage of local sports, recreational, and cultural events.

Mackenzie offers:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Coverage

• Cigna Traditional PPO

• Cigna High Deductible Health Plan

• Flexible Spending Account

• Health

• Dependent Care

• Paid Time Off

• Typical Paid Holidays

• Two Floater Holidays

• 18 days of Paid Time Off earned per year

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Paid Winter Break Closure

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Transportation Benefits Options

• Company-Funded Profit-Sharing Plan/Employee 401k

• Bonus Programs: Potential for individual performance bonuses every trimester and discretionary end-of-year all staff bonuses

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance Options through Mutual of Omaha

For additional information, please click here for our benefits flyer.

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