Senior Project Architect

Company: BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: May 24, 2025

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As soon as possible

Location:
310 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd floor
90401 Santa Monica, California
United States
Los AngelesJoin BIG!

BIG is a group of 700+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers and business minds from all over the world who are based in our Copenhagen, New York, London and Barcelona offices. Our built work ranges from the most diverse urban playground and Michelin-star dining - to affordable housing and a school among the verdant fjords of the Faroe Islands. Our vision spans traveling at supersonic speed with Hyperloop One to living in floating cities and eventually Mars! While we are led by a group of expert partners, directors, and associates - a flat hierarchy and collaborative spirit are essential to our BIG ecosystem. We are infectiously ambitious and unified by the shared mission to craft the world we want to live in and to give form to our future one project at a time.

We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a cool workplace where we want to be and we continuously work at becoming better and better at what we do.

Read more about us on Big.dkSenior Project Architect (8+ Years Experience) BIG is a group of 500+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers and business minds from all over the world who are based in our Copenhagen, New York, London and Barcelona offices. Our built work ranges from the mostSenior Project Architect (8+ Years Experience) BIG is a group of 500+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers and business minds from all over the world who are based in our Copenhagen, New York, London and Barcelona offices. Our built work ranges from the mostdiverse urban playground andMichelin-star dining - toaffordable housing that feels everything but and a school among the verdantfjords of the Faroe Islands. Our vision spans traveling at supersonic speed withHyperloop One to living infloating cities and eventuallyMars ! While we are led by a group of expert partners, directors and associates - a flat hierarchy and collaborative spirit are essential to our BIG ecosystem. We share our collective knowledge and expansive network through study trips and educational workshops - BIG School offers in-house lessons while BIG Picture brings in industry experts to inspire and invigorate. We are infectiously ambitious and unified by the shared mission to craft the world we want to live in, to give form to our future one project at a time.

Join us on this mission if you are a US Licensed Architect who has:

• A professional degree in Architecture
• 8+ years of architecture experience working on all phases of a single project
• Experience with Revit, Rhino,AutoCAD, and MS Office
• In-depth knowledge of building codes and construction documentation
• Construction Administration experience, including field observationDuties include:
  • Defending BIG's design intent throughout all phases
  • Reporting to the Senior Project Manager
  • Lead communication with Client & Consultant team
  • Production of contract documents
  • Management and mentorship of team membersEssential skills:
    • Client management
    • Facilitating communication between clients, consultant teams, project teams, vendors, along with building and permitting officials
    • Production of contract documents
    • Management and mentorship of team members
    • Providing technical guidance and innovative solutions to complex technical and design challengesAt BIG, we value and encourage the following qualities:
      • Be Proactive- Take initiative, do research, and don't be afraid to try new things; prevent issues rather than fixing them
      • Be Reliable- Be someone leadership can trust to deliver on any task
      • Be Accountable- From the big picture to the day-to-day, own the decisions you make
      • Be Consistent- Prove you can do it, and then do it again and again
      • Be Tenacious- Be committed, show up, contribute with passion, do your best, get stuff done and don't give up
      • Be Independent- Don't be afraid to ask questions, but be able to take a task or project and run with it
      • Be Clever-Be smart, know your stuff, think critically, keep the big picture in mind, figure things out, and be curious
      • Be Nice- Be a team player and a good colleague, be honest, respect your peers, don't take yourself too seriously,and have fun!
      • BeGenerous- Share your knowledge and skills with otherBIGsters,andmentorotherswhen you can.BIG Benefits:
        • Generous Time Off:Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
        • Professional Development:Support for continuing education, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus regular Lunch & Learns
        • Health Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
        • Retirement Savings:401(k) Plan with 3% company match
        • Saving Plans:Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
        • Family Leave:2 week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
        • Catered Meals:Complimentary breakfast daily and catered lunches on Wednesdays
        • Staff Entertainment:Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
        • Additional perks:Dog friendly office, company sponsored sports teams, employee referral bonus, & more!Salary: $95,000 - $125,000
          (The salary offered will be based on the length and relevance of the candidate's work history and the skills developed through their professional experiences.)
          
          Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG's foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
          
          
          
          
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