People matter
Wanted: designers, collaborators, accomplices
We’re looking for the next generation of great thinkers to help us build the next generation of great places.
Grow with us
We place a priority on nurturing the career of people. We work hard, but we have a fun time while we’re at it.
Our values are the cornerstone of our company. Every other stone is placed in reference to this stone, so the cornerstone establishes the quality of the entire structure. Likewise, our values guide everything we do in our business.
WE MAKE OTHERS SUCCESSFUL
We’re all in this together—so we do what we can to make everyone succeed, whether a colleague, a client, or someone from our community. As a result, the work we create for our clients is guaranteed to succeed too.
WE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
We encourage action, and when something doesn’t work, we say, “My mistake.” We nurture an atmosphere in which our colleagues have the courage to ask for forgiveness rather than permission.
PERSONAL INITIATIVE
Whenever there’s an opportunity to help, we jump in! This spirit is contagious and creates momentum that keeps projects rolling forward.
QUALITY IS IN THE DETAILS
By trade, we’re big picture thinkers. But the difference shines through in our dedication to detail in our work, in our documents, and in our communications.
WE LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES
When something goes south, we grab our team and grab a beer—not to drown our sorrows but to figure out what we have learned and how this can help the firm.
PEOPLE MATTER
We create a work environment in which our people feel encouraged. We mentor their talent and enable their careers to flourish. Our people are rewarded for their hard work, dedication, and intelligent ideas, allowing them to thrive.
GO THE EXTRA MILE
Our clients remember when we deliver the unexpected: an innovative solution, some thoughtful details, or staying in touch long after a project is done.
Openings
We are always looking for talented people who match with our values and purpose.
Interior Project Designer
Redlands, CA
- Summary: In this role, the Interior Project Designer will be responsible for collaborating on the design of projects from pre-design and programming through construction administration on projects ranging in size and complexity. The role and responsibilities will vary from project-to-project, including, but not limited to, developing comprehensive project palettes of materials and finishes, preparing 3D renderings and presentation drawings, and generating interior finish drawings and details, all the while maintaining an awareness of project scope, schedule, fee, and budget. Additionally, the role will require collaboration with clients, contractors, vendors, and other SGH Architects team members to deliver projects. This role is focused on various SGH Architects markets. The role will assume responsibility, seek out opportunities for learning, growth, and be personally accountable for all work effort and work product.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or equivalent.
- Experience: 3+ years of design experience with a significant portion in the K-14 market. Demonstrate educational portfolio of K-12 and/or higher education projects.
- Software: Revit 2019 + above, including the ability to model and build components. Understanding of basic commands in AutoCAD software to allow for incorporation to Revit models. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, including, but not limited to, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Work capably on projects, Maintains thoughtful communication with the internal project team(s).
- Be responsible for individual performance, seek out new skills and knowledge.
- Be able to conceptualize functions of space, by either interpreting an established program into a space plan or the ability to ask informed questions to develop a space program.
- Contribute an understanding of interior design factors such as space planning for function, budget, layout, and use of furnishings or equipment, material selection, and color coordination for interior environments.
- Think about space holistically, asking questions about all aspects of the built environment.
- Understand industry standard specification format and language, ability to review specifications for project-specific materials and requirements. Knowledge of how to coordinate written material specifications with material schedules and construction document content.
- Understand resources available to support one’s effort in how to read and interpret building codes, by-laws, space requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on interior designs.
- Have a clear understanding of materials, ability to research appropriateness for application. Interest to learn how to estimate material requirements and costs.
- Produce and execute designs and coordination with team and design lead, and ability to turn a concept into reality through documentation.
- Be able to communicate design and project requirements to effectively collaborate with industry partners furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives.
- The keen ability to design storytelling, developing visual content for client presentations with an understanding of presentation messaging and goals.
- Experience in preparing FF&E budget and understanding K-14 specific furniture requirements.
- Understanding of the functionality of furniture and how furniture can be used to achieve the large project goals (i.e. increased collaboration).
- Work to align hours assigned with tasks, learning to work effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to visualize space three-dimensionally and very detail-oriented.
- NCIDQ Certification or in process of achievement.
- Has an interest in Healthy Materials and sustainable building design.
- Enscape 3D rendering and Sketch-Up proficiency.
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Senior Project Leader
Redlands, CA- A Senior Project Leader for SGH Architects will be responsible for preparing architectural design and construction documents. All Senior Project Leaders are required to have a working knowledge of how sites are developed and how buildings are constructed. They must have strong knowledge of the production of design/construction documents used to construct building projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Architectural or Interior Design degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years experience in the production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice.
- Software: Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office Suite Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.); Sketch-up.
- Establish productive working relationships, and communicate effectively, professionally, and cooperatively with clients, team members, consultants, vendors, and government agencies.
- Display willingness to make decisions in a timely manner; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain the reasoning for decisions, and include appropriate people in the decision-making process.
- Asks questions about assignments when unclear.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge and understanding for use of firm resources, equipment, and software.
- Coordinate projects with team members and consultants for conflicts and discrepancies.
- Ability to apprise manager on the status of work.
- Ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors.
- Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful.
- Support project leadership in directing and assisting assigned staff.
- Proficiency with SGH Architects documentation standards and office practice systems.
- Correspond effectively with consultants for CAD/Revit files and provide minor directives.
- Ensure that all project documents meet firm standards.
- Assist in preparing support documents for AFO’s/CCDs and RFI responses.
- Assist in preparation for interviews, competitions, and proposals as requested.
- Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.
- Set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management, and use time efficiently.
- Assist Project Manager in estimating hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within agreed-upon budget hours for the task.
- Proficient in the documentation of project design in CAD/Revit such as three-dimensional modeling, product, or material research.
- Skilled in the documentation of project design in CAD such as three-dimensional modeling, product or material research.
- Ability to follow the design intent of graphic and verbal directions during all phases of the project.
- Development of project documents during all phases of a project.
- Organization and production of working drawings.
- Lead all aspects of the plan check process.
- Demonstrate CAD/Revit competency in advance commands of editing requirements, drawings set up for any type of project, management and use of all CAD files, and resolution of any related CAD issues on firm CAD platform.
- Illustrate knowledge of drawing setup, layers, plotting/publishing, dimensions, families, attributes, purge/audit/recover, and backup files and view templates.
- Proficient in understanding technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry.
- Ability to prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under the guidance of the Project Manager or Principal.
- Understand the requirements/deliverables of all phases.
- Apply building code concepts of accessibility, occupant loads, exit widths, fire-rated walls and doors, ramps, stairs, and handrails, as examples.
- Understanding of basic construction systems and detailing for walls, roofs, doors, and windows.
- Support the Construction Administration (CA) phase of a project by assisting in the review of submittals, shop drawings, response to RFI's, and preparation of instruction bulletins for changes.
- Demonstrate a willingness to advance the firm’s reputation for superior service in all aspects of technical project development, technical project presentation, graphic standards, and with any external communication.
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Project Leader
Redlands, CA- Summary:
A Project Leader for SGH Architects will be responsible for preparing architectural design and construction documents. All Project Leaders are required to have a general knowledge of how sites are developed, and buildings are constructed. They must have a working knowledge of the production of design and construction documents used to construct commercial/institutional building projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Architectural or Interior Design degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years experience in the production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice.
- Software: Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office Suite Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.); Sketch-up.
- Establish productive working relationships, and communicate effectively, professionally, and cooperatively with clients, team members, consultants, vendors, and government agencies.
- Display willingness to make decisions in a timely manner; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain the reasoning for decisions, and include appropriate people in the decision-making process.
- Asks questions about assignments when unclear.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge and understanding for use of firm resources, equipment, and software.
- Coordinate projects with team members and consultants for conflicts and discrepancies.
- Ability to apprise manager on the status of work.
- Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors.
- Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful.
- Support project leadership in directing and assisting assigned staff.
- Proficiency with SGH Architects documentation and office practice systems.
- Correspond effectively with consultants for CAD/Revit files and provide minor directives.
- Ensure that all project documents meet firm standards.
- Assist in preparing support documents for AFO’s/CCDs and RFI responses.
- Assist in preparation for interviews, competitions, and proposals as requested.
- Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.
- Set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management, and use time efficiently.
- Assist project manager in estimating hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within agreed-upon budget hours for the task.
- Proficient in the documentation of project design in CAD/Revit such as three-dimensional modeling, product, or material research.
- Skilled in the documentation of project design in CAD such as three-dimensional modeling, product or material research.
- Ability to follow the design intent of graphic and verbal directions during all phases of the project.
- Assist in the development of project documents during all phases of the project.
- Assist in the organization and production of working drawings.
- Assist in all aspects of the plan check process.
- Demonstrate CAD/Revit competency in advance commands of editing requirements, drawings set up for any type of project, management and use of all CAD files, and resolution of any related CAD issues on firm CAD platform.
- Illustrate knowledge of drawing setup, layers, plotting/publishing, dimensions, families, attributes, purge/audit/recover, and backup files and view templates.
- Proficient in understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry.
- Able to prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under the guidance of the Project Manager or Principal.
- Understand the requirements/deliverables of all phases.
- Apply building code concepts of accessibility, occupant loads, exit widths, fire-rated walls and doors, ramps, stairs, and handrails.
- Understanding of basic construction systems of walls, roofs, doors, and windows.
- Support the construction administration phase of a project by assisting in the review of submittals, shop drawings, response to RFI's, and preparation of instruction bulletins for changes.
- Demonstrate a willingness to advance the firm’s reputation for superior service in all aspects of technical project development, technical project presentation, graphic standards, and with any external communication.
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Designer I
Redlands, CA- Summary: A Designer I for SGH ARCHITECTS will be responsible for preparing architectural design and construction documents. All Designer I are required to have a general knowledge of how sites are developed and buildings are constructed. They must have a working knowledge of the production of design and construction documents used to construct commercial/institutional building projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice.
- Software: AutoCAD and Revit, Microsoft Office Suite Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) or demonstrated equivalent and proficiency; Sketch-up.
- Establish productive working relationships, and deal effectively and cooperatively with clients, team members, consultants, and government agencies.
- Display willingness to make decisions in a timely manner; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain the reasoning for decisions; and include appropriate people in the decision-making process.
- Resolve issues related to client concerns, team members, and consultants in a timely manner.
- Listens and communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues, consultants, and vendors.
- Asks questions about assignments when unclear.
- Develops and maintains a working knowledge and understanding of the use of SGH ARCHITECTS equipment and software.
- Coordinate projects with team members and consultants for conflicts and discrepancies.
- Ability to apprise manager on the status of work.
- Must have the ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors.
- Illustrate the ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful.
- Support project leadership in directing and managing assigned staff.
- May manage one to two staff.
- Must learn and become proficient with SGH ARCHITECTS’ documentation and office practice systems.
- Ability to correspond effectively with consultants for cad/Revit files and provide minor directives.
- Ensure that all project documents meet SGH ARCHITECTS standards.
- Assist in preparing support documents for AFO’s/CCDs and RFI responses.
- Always be professional and respectful in interactions with clients, consultants, and vendors.
- Assist in preparation for interviews, competitions, and proposals as requested.
- Must be able to demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.
- Able to set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently.
- Able to assist the project manager in estimating hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within agreed-upon budget hours for the task.
- Proficient in the documentation of project design in CAD/Revit, such as three-dimensional modeling, product, or material research.
- Skilled in project design documentation in CAD, such as three-dimensional modeling, product or material research.
- Able to follow the design intent of graphic and verbal directions during all phases of the project.
- Assist in the development of project documents during all phases of a project.
- Assist in organization and generation of working drawings.
- Assist in all aspects of the plan check process.
- Demonstrate CAD/Revit competency in advance commands of editing requirements, drawings set up for any type of project, management and use of all CAD files, and resolution of any related CAD issues on SGH ARCHITECTS CAD platform.
- Illustrate knowledge of drawing setup, layers, plotting/publishing, dimensions, families, attributes, purge/audit/recover, and backup files and view templates.
- Proficient in understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry.
- Able to prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under the guidance of a supervisor.
- Understand the requirements/deliverables of all phases.
- Apply building code concepts of accessibility, occupant loads, exit widths, fire-rated walls and doors, ramps, stairs, and handrails.
- Understanding of basic construction systems of walls, roofs, doors, and windows.
- Support the construction administration phase of a project by assisting in the review of submittals, shop drawings, response to RFI's, and preparation of instruction bulletins for changes
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Life in Redlands
Located at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains, Redlands is a small town with a sweet, citrus past. From the office you can stroll to the historic district lined with restaurants, bars, boutiques, specialty stores, and Victorian mansions.
On the weekends, you’re just minutes away from skiing in the winter and water fun and hiking in the summer. You can also hit up the beach, attend a concert, or watch your favorite pro team play in Orange County or Los Angeles.