About SCB

SCB is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm with a national presence. We currently have several high-profile projects scheduled to start construction in the Los Angeles area and are looking for a talented individual as Architect/Construction Specialist to lead our team in bringing these exciting projects into reality.

Ideal candidates will exhibit a passion for design and executing that design through the construction process. A collaborative spirit is key, as is a strong set of people skills needed to facilitate the work. Although we initially need someone to assist with construction services, this position has the potential for growth into other roles at SCB.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• 5 or 6-year accredited professional degree in architecture.
• 8+ years minimum post-graduate, full-time professional experience.
• Prior, significant, construction phase experience.
• Experience negotiating the demands and relationships between owner, contractor, and consulting team.
• A passion for design, a pulse on emerging trends, and a developed point of view about your work.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the capability to influence outcomes.
• Acute attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility.
• Enthusiasm for utilizing a diverse set of approaches to creative problem solving.
• Ability to oversee multiple tasks and establish priorities.
• Experience with state and local building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high design standards through city entitlement/permitting processes, technical documentation, and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, technical research, systems, and documentation at all project phases.
• Ability to travel locally and conduct field observation walks and meetings.
• Campus, multi-family residential, or commercial experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead our CA team in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Lead Construction Administration services for the construction phase of one or more projects.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively, while maintaining positive communication with other project team members.
• Assume ownership of assignments and meet deadlines with diligence.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, PTO, parental leave, transit benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity. We offer PTO and flex time. Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements. The expected range of compensation for this role is $90,000 – $135,000 per year. Actual pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.

SCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply to sf-hiring@scb.com.