Job Captain/Project Architect/Senior Project Manager

At AO, WE are better together.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, AO offers an absolute one-of-a-kind culture with collaborative workspaces and driven coworkers. AO welcomes creativity, learning, and lasting relationships. Everything we do is motivated by what it takes to be effective and successful for our clients. We value service, our people, a roll up your sleeves attitude, and continuous improvement.  If you are young in your career, grow with us.  If experienced, get better with us.  There is no one like you, and there is no place like AO.

Benefits:

We offer all the benefits of a big firm, with all the human connections of a small one.  You will never be a number at AO.  Join our community.

Partial list of benefits:

• Full Suite of Medical, Dental, Life & Supplemental Insurance             
• Ongoing Education and Exam Reimbursement
• Most Medical Plans fully paid for employee-only coverage 
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts      
• Overtime Compensation for Hourly Employees
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time        
• Rail Station one block from campus    

AO is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager or Project Architect in our Commercial Studio with strong retail rollout experience to lead complex, multi‑site architectural projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who excels in client management, project coordination, and delivering high‑quality work across multiple fast‑paced programs.  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing architectural projects, preferably in retail or commercial sectors. 
• 10+ years of Revit experience preferred.

Location: Orange, CA
Experience Required: Retail Rollouts / Multi‑Site Rollouts