Architect Project Lead

Job at a Glance

Title: Senior Architect Project Lead

Location: Anaheim, CA (Onsite)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm

Duration: Ongoing, with potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance and business need

Join a team that creates happiness by pushing the limits of innovation and imagination in the built environment. As part of the Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) group, the Staff Architect will help bring ideas to life across a premier entertainment resort, from iconic attractions and hotels to support and maintenance facilities. This role offers the opportunity to guide projects from concept through construction, blending technical expertise, design management, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure world-class outcomes.

Responsibilities

Owner’s Representative Duties

Review project concepts with internal stakeholders and determine project team needs

Develop project scopes of work and manage RFPs for external architects, engineers, and consultants

Collaborate with Facility Assessment Management (FAM) partners to review scope, schedule, and budgets

Provide internal cost estimates and support ongoing budget reviews

Oversee design development and construction documentation in coordination with internal/external partners

Lead design reviews and ensure adherence to codes, standards, and project requirements

Maintain and enforce internal design guidelines, specifications, and quality standards

Ensure cohesive integration of architecture with infrastructure, grading, MEP, lighting, signage, and more

Keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle, from design to construction

Interface with city officials and regulatory bodies to support permitting and compliance

Coordinate RFIs, submittals, constructability reviews, and punch walk feedback

Support documentation and project closeout activities

Architectural Duties

Lead design efforts from concept through construction documentation

Develop scopes of work for internal architectural and engineering teams

Create code-compliant designs, including life safety plans and custom detailing

Oversee internal coordination across disciplines (MEP, structural, civil, etc.)

Conduct site observations and provide construction administration support

Manage responses to city plan checks, RFIs, and contractor submittals

Ensure all architectural deliverables align with project goals, feasibility, and operational needs

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program

Minimum of 13 years of professional architectural experience

Licensed Architect in the State of California (required)

Extensive knowledge of California Building Code, ADA, health codes, and CalOSHA regulations

Demonstrated experience preparing architectural drawings, specs, and code analysis summaries

Experience across a broad range of project types including hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use, and support facilities

Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels

Construction administration experience including RFIs, submittals, and site observations

Preferred

Master Planning experience

CASp Certification

Experience in waterproofing, egress strategy, or retail/commercial projects