Designing Justice + Designing Spaces (DJDS) seeking Project Architect in Oakland, CA, US
DJDS is a non profit architecture and real estate development firm that innovates in and around the built environment to address the root causes of mass incarceration with a focus on restorative justice and restorative economics. To achieve this mission the team is comprised of architects, designers, real estate developers, operations/events production and community organizers within which the production designs and administrative lead is an integrated part of a multidisciplinary team. This unique position integrates community-led design process with the technical skills of an architect and the management skills of a project lead. Responsibilities Act as lead driver for DJDS projects, with the internal team and external partners and constituents. Manage project budgets up to $500k in annual spend. Collaborate with Directors in developing project proposals, contracts and schedules Craft and maintain work plans tailored to each project Lead project team members. Use unique skillset, b...
DJDS is a non profit architecture and real estate development firm that innovates in and around the built environment to address the root causes of mass incarceration with a focus on restorative justice and restorative economics. To achieve this mission the team is comprised of architects, designers, real estate developers, operations/events production and community organizers within which the production designs and administrative lead is an integrated part of a multidisciplinary team. This unique position integrates community-led design process with the technical skills of an architect and the management skills of a project lead.
Responsibilities
Act as lead driver for DJDS projects, with the internal team and external partners and constituents.
Manage project budgets up to $500k in annual spend.
Collaborate with Directors in developing project proposals, contracts and schedules
Craft and maintain work plans tailored to each project
Lead project team members.
Use unique skillset, b...
