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ESRhealthcare

Senior Design Architect El Segundo, California Hybrid

ESRhealthcare, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Senior Design Architect El Segundo, California Hybrid

Industry:

Engineering Firm

Job Category:

BTQ Inquiry - Hiring Needs

Job Type:

Direct Hire

Salary:

$140,000 - $190,000/Annually

Job Description A renowned architecture firm is hiring a Senior Design Architect to lead and grow its Los Angeles office. This is a high-impact leadership role for a licensed architect who can manage projects, mentor staff, build client relationships, and help grow the practice. The ideal candidate is a proven seller/doer with deep DSA knowledge and a passion for both design and client development. Partnership is not only on the tableits encouraged.

Salary Range:

$140,000 $190,000 / year DOE

Senior Design Architect Responsibilities

Oversee and manage architectural projects, primarily in the public K12 education sector

Serve as the lead for the LA office, managing a team of architects

Lead client presentations, interface with school districts, and develop new business

Write proposals, participate in marketing and business development initiatives

Ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and code compliance, particularly DSA

Collaborate with leadership on firm-wide initiatives and shared projects

Review and approve construction documents and design drawings

Mentor and develop junior team members

Help grow the department and firms market share in Southern California

Participate in high-level firm leadership with potential for future partnership

Senior Design Architect Requirements

10+ years of architectural design experience, with a strong background in public K12 education projects

California Architectural License is required

Deep understanding of DSA processes and compliance

Experience managing project teams and overseeing architectural departments

Strong client-facing experience, including proposal writing and relationship-building

Bachelors degree in Architecture or closely related field

Proficiency in reviewing Revit-based drawings

Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with leadership ambitions

15+ years of total experience is a plus

Prior experience running or owning a firm is welcomedFamiliarity with Deltek, Office 365, and Autodesk Build

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Profit-sharing 401(k) plan

Generous PTO

All 3-day weekends are extended to 4 days

Clear path to equity partnership for qualified candidates

Work/life balance low stress, high collaboration culture

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