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Disneyland Resort · 19 hours ago

Senior Architect - Owner’s Architect

Anaheim, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $139K/yr

9+ years exp

Disneyland Resort is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect to represent the organization on various projects. This role involves leading architectural design management for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring compliance with Disney standards and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the architectural design of multiple concurrent projects (25+ at a time), partnering closely with Disney Project Managers and internal stakeholders. Projects will vary in scale

Manage and direct external Architects, Engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and Disney standards

Develop detailed project scopes of work and prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for external design and consulting services

Serve as a technical architectural specialist with strong knowledge of architectural detailing, coordination of sections and elevations, requirements for UL listing, design options for fire protection, waterproofing and material transitions

Demonstrate familiarity with all phases of design and construction, from feasibility and schematic design through construction administration and closeout

Participate in and support construction activities, including on-site presence to analyze and facilitate issue resolution

Provide leadership during Construction Administration, including: 1) Coordination with Architects of Record (AOR), Engineers of Record (EOR), and General Contractors; 2) Guidance on permitting strategies, inspections, and field issue resolution; and 3) Review, processing and resolution of RFIs

Act as a liaison with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and regulatory agencies, representing Disney’s interests throughout design and construction

Develop and present construction phasing plans for review and approval by AHJs, internal Disney partners, and construction teams

Ensure projects are coordinated across disciplines and integrated with operational, safety, and guest experience requirements

Maintain high-level knowledge of current codes and regulations applicable to projects in Anaheim, California, including but not limited to: California Building Code (CBC), Accessibility and fire-life-safety regulations, Cal-OSHA requirements, Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) Food and Safety Codes

Understand all construction types and their implications on design, permitting, and construction execution

Lead project design reviews at key milestones to ensure compliance with Disney design guidelines, standards, and master specifications

Provide quality assurance (QA/QC) across multiple projects, focusing on constructability, coordination, and long-term maintainability

Partner with internal teams to interpret, apply, and enforce Disney standards and code requirements while supporting creative and operational objectives

Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary communication with the ability to evaluate and integrate the architectural design with Structural, Civil, MEP, Facility Infrastructure, Show/Attraction Specialties, Ride Engineering, Graphics, Operations and more

Identify risks, code challenges, and design conflicts early, and develop clear, actionable solutions

Support executive and stakeholder decision-making by presenting concise and fair technical analyses and recommendations

Qualification

Architectural design managementCalifornia Building Code knowledgeConstruction administrationProject scope developmentQuality assurance (QA/QC)Interdisciplinary communicationTechnical analysisLeadership presentationMulti-tasking

Required

9+ years of professional architectural experience, including significant exposure to design management and construction administration

Demonstrated experience with permitting and inspections involving AHJs

Strong working knowledge of California codes, health and safety regulations, and construction practices

Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively while managing a large volume of simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment

Experience working under pressure with tight deadlines and can adapt quickly to changing priorities

Experience translating highly complex technical and regulatory issues into clear guidance for non-technical partners and executive leadership

Experience presenting to large groups, including internal leadership, external partners, and regulatory agencies

Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree from an NAAB-accredited program

Active Architectural License in the State of California

Benefits

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras that only Disney can provide

Company

Disneyland Resort

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Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park on July 17, 1955, with hopes that it would become “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., has welcomed guests from around the world, expanding to become an approximately 500-acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the Downtown Disney District known for its exciting shopping, dining and entertainment.

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