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Architect Jobs in South Africa at HIREXE
Title: Architect
Company: HIREXE
Location: South Africa
Title: Architect of Record
Location: South Africa (Remote)
Company: Avondale Equities
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
Welcome to Avondale Equities, a family-run hospitality and real estate group shaping the
future of Los Angeles through exceptional spaces and visionary concepts. With our portfolio
of premier properties, we not only develop iconic destinations but also create and operate
hospitality experiences that define the city’s dining and nightlife scene. From world-class
restaurants to thoughtfully designed commercial spaces, our work blends luxury, innovation,
and community to craft environments where people connect, gather, and thrive.
Position Overview
We are seeking a licensed Architect of Record to oversee architectural compliance, code
review, and permitting across our portfolio. This role is critical to the integrity and efficiency of
our development process. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the Los Angeles
market, with a strong working knowledge of building codes, zoning, and agency processes
specific to Los Angeles and West Hollywood, where the majority of our projects are located.
The Architect of Record will collaborate with our internal development team, external design
consultants, and general contractors—creating drawings, managing permit submittals, and
ensuring technical alignment from entitlement through construction.
Responsibilities
● Serve as the Architect of Record on all Avondale Equities projects, ensuring design
integrity and regulatory compliance from concept through completion.
● Review and stamp construction documents for permit submittal, ensuring alignment with
city requirements and project objectives.
● Ensure full compliance with all applicable city zoning ordinances, building codes,
accessibility standards, energy codes, and relevant state and federal regulations.
● Coordinate with city agencies throughout the plan check and permitting process,
resolving technical or code-related issues as they arise.
● Act as a liaison to city divisions including Building & Safety, Public Works, Engineering,
the Fire Department, Health Department, and Industrial Waste.
● Collaborate with external consultants, including design architects and structural,
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineers, to develop complete,
code-compliant, and constructible drawing sets.
● Provide early design-phase input on feasibility, massing, and code analysis to support
entitlement efforts and design direction.
● Coordinate with expeditors and land use consultants regarding conditional use permits
(CUPs), zoning adjustments, and intensification of use.
● Prepare for and participate in city hearings, planning commission meetings, and city
council presentations as necessary for project approvals.
● Support consultant procurement by assisting with RFPs, vetting, and contract
administration.
● Lead value engineering efforts to optimize design and construction efficiency without
compromising quality or compliance.
● Attend job site visits during construction to ensure conformance with stamped plans,
code requirements, and design intent.
● Oversee the creation of detailed as-built drawings and 3D models for both existing
conditions and future planning efforts.
● Maintain thorough project documentation and provide timely responses to city agencies
and project consultants throughout the course of the project.
Qualifications
● Licensed Architect (RA) in California, in good standing.
● 3-5+ years of experience in architecture, including at least 2 years in an Architect of
Record or senior technical role.
● Extensive knowledge of Los Angeles and West Hollywood codes, zoning ordinances,
and agency processes is required.
● Proven ability to lead plan check, permitting, and construction document coordination.
● Experience in commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or retail development.
● Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solution-driven.
● Strong communication and collaboration skills.
● Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and general permitting software/tools.