Project Architect / Architect IV - PreK-12

The ideal candidate has extensive experience delivering California PreK–12 facilities and a strong understanding of Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements, California building codes, and educational facility standards. When you join HED, you’ll have the opportunity to: Design impactful educational environments that serve students, educators, and communities Collaborate across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, sustainable, and high-performing solutions Partner with school districts, educational stakeholders, consultants, and regulatory agencies to achieve successful project outcomes Contribute to a culture that values mentorship, professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning Work in a flexible hybrid environment that balances autonomy with meaningful in-person collaboration Be part of a team committed to design excellence, technical rigor, and creating lasting positive impact Lead the technical planning and delivery of significant PreK–12 educational projects throughout the Design and Construction phases Develop and oversee coordinated construction documents and technical quality Manage a Discipline Work Plan and coordinate project teams, consultants, and engineering disciplines for seamless project delivery Collaborate with school districts, educational stakeholders, and project partners Lead coordination of DSA approvals and interactions with all regulatory agencies Ensure project documentation complies with DSA requirements, California Building Code, accessibility requirements, and applicable educational facility standards Lead participation in client meetings, presentations, stakeholder workshops, and community engagement activities Conduct building systems, materials, and product research to support informed design decisions and contribute to firmwide technical resources Lead construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and field observations Serve as Architect of Record Mentor team members and support technical excellence across the practice Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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