What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect position at City Mobile Group?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Architect to support campus-wide facility documentation, site investigations, and infrastructure planning across a large healthcare system.
This role is ideal for an architect who enjoys hands-on fieldwork, technical documentation, and complex facility environments, with the opportunity to directly impact spaces serving our nation’s Veterans.
🧭 Position OverviewThe Architect will work under the direction of the Section Chief to independently plan and execute architectural documentation and site investigation efforts across a multi-building medical campus.
You will play a key role in documenting existing conditions, utilities, and building systems, ensuring accuracy for future planning, construction, and facility improvements.
🎯 Key Responsibilities📐 Architectural Documentation & Design- Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural and engineering documentation for all campus buildings and utilities
- Produce detailed AutoCAD and Revit drawings including:
- Floor plans, elevations, and reflected ceiling plans
- Building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
- Maintain accurate drawing layers and standards aligned with building codes and system components
- Interpret and review plans for compliance with VA standards (TIL, ABAAS, ICC, OSHA, Life Safety)
- Conduct on-site investigations across a 100 acre campus with 20 buildings
- Identify discrepancies between existing conditions and construction documents
- Capture detailed field notes and incorporate findings into updated drawings
- Perform measurements and create scaled drawings based on real-world conditions
- Maintain and update architectural drawing files and documentation systems
- Upload and coordinate drawings with external contractor platforms
- Track facility changes including renovations, moves, and space reassignments
- Organize and manage drawing archives, project binders, and documentation libraries
- Identify and support projects related to facility upgrades and infrastructure improvements
- Contribute to planning efforts for:
- Building renovations and interior upgrades
- Utilities (water, wastewater, storm drainage)
- Roads and site infrastructure
- Assist in resolving complex design and documentation challenges
- Collaborate with Engineering, Contracting, Logistics, EMS, OI&T, and other stakeholders
- Maintain documentation schedules and report progress to leadership
- Participate in project meetings and support transition planning efforts
- Communicate effectively with contractors, vendors, and VA staff
- Minimum 5 years of architectural experience
- At least 2 years of site investigation experience (healthcare preferred)
- Strong knowledge of:
- Healthcare design principles
- Building codes, fire/life safety, and accessibility standards
- Building systems across multiple disciplines (MEP, structural, civil, etc.)
- Ability to interpret and review construction drawings and specifications
- Skilled in field measurements and scaled drawing
- Minimum 2 years experience with:
- AutoCAD (required)
- Revit (required)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Microsoft Project and Teams (preferred)
- NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- EDAC (Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification)
- LEED Accreditation
- Detail-oriented with strong technical documentation skills
- Comfortable working both in the field and in design software
- Strong problem-solver who can identify and resolve discrepancies
- Effective communicator in a multidisciplinary, mission-driven environment
- Work on large-scale healthcare facilities serving Veterans
- Be part of impactful infrastructure and planning initiatives
- Stable federal environment with strong career growth potential
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and planning teams
Los Angeles, CA (On-site, campus-based role)