--- title: Project Architect at DGA in Newport Beach, CA description: DGA is hiring for the Project Architect role in Newport Beach, CA. Pays $100K–$140K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/project-architect-at-dga-01a19acb-513d-77c9-8d0d-182dd51e768d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join DGA as Project Architect in Newport Beach, CA. Pays $100K–$140K per year. Full-time role. Requires 8+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xbz2rn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | DGA | | **Location** | Newport Beach, CA | | **Salary** | $100K/yr - $140K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for DGA. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for DGA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $78,000 – $116,000 a year (median $96,000). ## Description Hello! DGA's practice is growing, and we are looking for a Project Architect who pairs technical mastery with natural leadership. As a key project lead, you will serve as the primary link between client vision, design intent, and site execution. You'll lead multidisciplinary consultant teams, drive project profitability, and mentor the next generation of architects within our collaborative studio environment. As a senior project architect at DGA, you will: - Manage one or more small to medium-sized projects and/or manage a portion of a large-sized project. - Manage communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants - Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges - Perform architectural drawings, renderings and design assignments. - Produce and coordinate a complete set of construction documents for permitting and bidding for small projects. - Lead coordination of consultants of all disciplines. - Prepare, develop, and edit specifications. - Lead day-to-day construction administration activities. Provides oversight and monitoring of the work performed by junior staff. - Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements. - Develop trusted relationships with clients. You'll bring to DGA: - 8+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture - Licensed or registered architect - Experience with Revit (mandatory), AutoCAD (mandatory), Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office. - Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures - Ability to complete a full set of construction documents; - Understands how buildings are constructed to create accurate and descriptive technical documents - Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships - Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with confidence and professionalism - Exceptional organizational skills - LEED accreditation a plus - Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills DGA is a people-focused firm. When asked what makes working at DGA enjoyable, the number one answer is the people. At DGA, you can expect great pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, PTO, and an annual staff development allowance. We also have a very generous bonus program. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $140,000 commensurate with qualifications No solicitors or recruiters, please. ## Skills - Adobe InDesign - Construction - 3D Modeling - Architectural Drawing - Adobe Creative Suite - Building Codes - Bluebeam Revu - SketchUp - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Photoshop - Autodesk Revit - Registered Architect - LEED Accreditation - AutoCAD - Coordinating - Microsoft Office - Leadership - Relationship Management - Organizational Skills - Permitting - Communication - Writing ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Architecture & Surveying jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/architecture-and-surveying?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Architect jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/architecture-and-surveying/architect?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Architecture and Planning](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/architecture-and-planning?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6204 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)