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Rivers & Christian, Inc. (R&C) is a Los Angeles-based boutique architecture firm specializing in aviation planning and design. We are looking for intermediate level design professionals to join our team.

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About Us :

R&C was founded in 1979 with a continuous primary objective to provide professional design services to our aviation partners. The R&C team works on projects with a wide range of scope, size, and complexity at airports in southern California for all phases of planning, design, and construction. Recent projects include long term master planning, terminal renovation and expansion, airline relocations, and cargo facility improvements.

Our core values of sincerity, humility, adaptability, and vision not only define who we are but influence how we work, the decisions we make, and how we interact with our partners. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, we strive to exceed expectations and forge lasting relationships with our clients.

Expectations :

Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, identify solutions, and make recommendations using an iterative process.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and visually through drawings, renderings, sketches, and presentations.
Must demonstrate professionalism, be proactive, dependable, accountable, self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
Embrace a culture of learning, including being observant, asking thoughtful questions, and working to improve skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Work in a creative studio environment, in which your and other employee contributions are highly valued, and collaboration is encouraged.

Responsibilities :

Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and develop designs. Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures, and meet established goals and deadlines.

Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best address the challenge and / or meet the needs of the client.

Prepare construction document set with advisement from Job Captain / Project Manager for advanced technical solutions.

Responsible for writing specifications for designated divisions. Understand specification divisions and parts. Ability to identify products needed, contact reps, and evaluate product options. Collects and organizes cut sheets.

Attend meetings with contractors, participate in site observations, and prepare field reports. Review submittals and respond to RFIs. Prepare and issue bulletins and closeout documentation.

Understand and incorporate code requirements into drawings. Participate in, and may lead, review and approval process with building department or other authorities having jurisdiction.

Participate in consultant coordination, may lead specific elements or smaller projects, actively participate in meetings, and review questions with more experienced team members. Review and understand consultant drawings for interface with architectural solutions.

Attend, present, and may lead project meetings including with clients and stakeholders. Prepare meeting notes and take actions on next steps.

Assure quality and accuracy of work product. Perform self QA / QC for work produced.

Qualifications :

Degree in Architecture, bachelor's degree or higher (required)

6 years of post-graduate project experience (required)

Knowledge of architectural design and the basics of architectural drawing set production and 3D coordination (required)

Revit, with a minimum of 5 years Revit project experience (required)

Other software and tools including Autodesk Architecture Collection, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 365 Tools (required)

Compensation & Benefits :

Competitive salary ($72,000 – $95,000 DOE)

Employer-paid PPO medical insurance

AD&D Life insurance (employer paid)

Optional participation in vision, dental, FSA, Aflac, and 401(k) plans.

Opportunities for profit sharing and bonuses.

Paid vacation days, sick time, and holidays.

Paid monthly parking permit for our office building.

We provide comprehensive professional development opportunities for skill advancement and ARE preparation. Reimbursement for ARE test registration and CA Architect License fees.

Hybrid in-person / remote schedule is available.

Rivers & Christian provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Rivers & Christian participates in E-verify.

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Salary : $72,000 - $95,000

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