Principal Architect, Team Lead
HNTB· Civil Engineering· Oct 7, 2026 · 19d ago
Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street)
In office
Full-time
Lead
$127K–$199K
10+ years exp
Job description
What We re Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for participation in all phases of project development including full technical support of the architecture as well as incorporation of all disciplines involved with the design. Serves as a resource to the designer and project manager as the design is developed. The role includes serving as the lead technical architect on large sized projects.
What You ll Do:
Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on assigned projects. Ensures that a technical solution, consistent with the program and design is properly developed and produced.
Works closely with the project designer and manager in planning and implementing all work processes. Develops and implements internal controls for all team members assigned to a project. Monitors and supervises development of contract documents.
Promotes the implementation and enforcement of BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and project team workflows.
Has overall responsibility for coordination with sub-consultants in implementation of quality assurance and quality control checks. Responsible for all project work planning and scheduling.
Serves as subject matter expert on architectural projects of the largest size.
Promotes firm culture within and outside the practice.
Assists in the development and implementation of practice-wide technical and delivery standards.
Participates in market sector leadership initiatives.
Nurtures existing client relationships.
Attends industry-based conferences and events to promote the firm.
May mentor earlier to mid-career staff.
Provides input on recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards. Aids in establishing employees objectives and provides feedback while coaching and mentoring their team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You ll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 10 years of relevant experience.
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What You ll Bring:
Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
Skills in computational design, or other emerging technologies.
Demonstrated technical ability and leadership skills
Clear communication skills, including presentation skills
Patience and ability to mentor and develop others
Proficient in: Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, IPD, etc.
Architectural products and systems
Building codes
Knowledgeable in current and emerging tools including Autodesk Revit, cloud filesharing/collaboration, complex 3D modeling, visualization.
Knowledgeable in current accessibility and sustainability codes and standards.
What We Prefer:
Experience leading the technical delivery of sports, entertainment, and large public assembly venue projects, including stadiums, arenas, ballparks, training facilities, performance venues, or mixed-use entertainment districts.
Experience serving as the lead technical architect on complex, multidisciplinary projects with large consultant teams and multiple stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated success delivering projects for collegiate athletics, professional sports organizations, municipalities, or venue operators.
Experience delivering large-scale sports and entertainment projects utilizing Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build.
BIM execution planning, and design technology workflows.
Experience coordinating architecture, structure, MEP, acoustics, audiovisual, food service, security, and specialty sports venue consultants.
Knowledge of spectator venue design considerations including life safety, crowd movement, accessibility, premium hospitality environments, back-of-house operations, and event-day functionality.
Demonstrate ability to mentor and develop staff while leading project team.
Additional Information
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Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street) .
The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $126,942.61 - $198,551.24. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. .
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