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Gruen Associates is an award-winning architecture, planning, interiors, landscape architecture, transportation design and planning, and urban design firm headquartered in Los Angeles for more than 75 years. We provide services to clients in both the public and private sectors including cities, transportation agencies, other public agencies, developers, educators and high-end retail clientele. Our staff of licensed and emerging professionals are part of multi-disciplinary teams involved on a variety of projects from conception through design and construction.

Gruen Associates appreciates highly-motivated individuals who are passionate and committed to the built and planned environments, sustainable design strategies and inclusive, diverse communities. We seek Interested professionals who look for responsibility, are detail-oriented, collaborative, are eager to take on challenges, offer solutions and wish to grow with our team. We pride ourselves in mentoring employees in their careers, and provide opportunities for career advancement and promotion.

Inquire about available positions at a later time.
Inquire about available positions at a later time.
Architect – Construction Administration Phase

We are looking for accomplished full-time candidates with construction administration experience in commercial building types. Qualified candidates should be able to be the architectural main point of contact and lead the construction administration phase of a project.  Staff members work closely with other staff, principals, and consultant teams. People with initiative and the willingness to push themselves and take responsibility are ideal candidates.  We pride ourselves in mentoring employees in their careers and provide opportunities for career advancement and promotion.  This is a position for a hard-working and talented individual with an opportunity to develop one’s career in a highly professional setting, on a landmark project. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Required:

    • Degree in Architecture
    • Minimum 5 years of working experience including experience in the Construction Administration Phase.
    • Should have solid understanding of building codes and experience with knowledge of construction documents.
    • Must be an excellent problem solver and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in their work
    • Have an understanding of commercial building types.
    • Should be highly organized and able to coordinate project documents and design team consultants.
    • Working knowledge of Bluebeam, web-based project management software, AutoCAD, and Revit.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment

    Please email a PDF document containing your resume and work samples to info@gruenassociates.com.

    File size shall not exceed 8 MB.  No phone calls, please.  To learn more about our team please visit https://www.gruenassociates.com.

    Salary Range $70,000/year to $150,000/year commensurate with experience.

Intermediate Architect – BIM Specialist

The selected candidate for this position will work on both projects and assist the BIM Manager to develop office-wide BIM capabilities.  We are looking for accomplished full-time candidates with experience in commercial building types.  Additionally, candidate should be versed in BIM with a passion for technology.  Staff members work closely with senior staff and principals on each project through all phases of a project including Construction Administration. People with initiative and the willingness to push themselves to take responsibility are ideal candidates.  We pride ourselves in mentoring employees in their careers and provide opportunities for career advancement and promotion.  This is a position for an enthusiastic and talented individual with an opportunity to develop one’s career in a highly professional setting.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

    • Degree in Architecture
    • Minimum 3 years full-time experience after graduation.
    • Should have experience with putting together Construction Documents.
    • Familiar with building types, technologies, and applicable codes.
    • Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Navisworks, Lumion and Enscape.
    • Familiar w/ Grasshopper and/or Dynamo
    • Versed in Revit massing, shared coordinates, phasing, ACC, etc.
    • Create parametric Revit families and other BIM content.
    • Train staff in BIM and be available for BIM support requests.
    • Ensure standards are being followed
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
    • Must be an excellent problem-solver and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in their work.
    • Should be highly organized and able to coordinate project information & documents.

      Please email a PDF document containing your resume and work samples to info@gruenassociates.com.

      File size shall not exceed 8 MB.  No phone calls, please.  To learn more about our team please visit https://www.gruenassociates.com.

      Salary Range $65,000/year to $95,000/year commensurate with experience.

Senior Planner

The position provides opportunities to be a leader in the award-winning planning, urban design and landscape departments and be a project manager for a wide range of exciting projects, including TODs, specific plans, planning and design for mass transit and transportation projects, master plans, design standards/guidelines, campus projects, revitalization plans, streetscape projects, and community plans for both public and private sectors.

Position requires experience/expertise in:

  • Hands-on project management of a small staff
  • Day-to-Day Administration including invoicing, contracts and office management
  • Business development in California and proposal writing
  • Land use/urban planning/design
  • Strong physical design and policy planning
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Innovative outreach and consensus building
  • Active Transportation

A Masters degree in Planning or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in planning/urban design is required, with at least 3 years at a private consulting firm. Experience in transportation planning and an undergraduate degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture, and AICP certification are desirable.

Please send a cover letter, resume and portfolio via email to info@gruenassociates.com.  Subject line: Senior Planner

Refer to our website for more information about Gruen Associates’ long-term planning legacy, a list of projects, and recent planning/urban design awards: www.gruenassociates.com.

In addition to a competitive salary commensurate with experience, we offer a benefits package which includes health, vision and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, vacation and paid sick leave, and licensing support.

Gruen Associates is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and skills. We offer a collaborative and innovative culture with unique opportunities for growth and experience, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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