Date posted: April 22, 2026
Pay: $75K starting salary, commensurate with experience
Job Title: Job Captain
Job Type: Architecture
Job Status: Full Time

Description:

International Parking Design, Inc. (IPD) seeks an individual to join us at our Lake Forest, CA office. The company is a specialty architectural firm well established for 50 years and focused exclusively on the design of parking structures. Parking structure design experience not necessary but strongly recommended.

Duties:

The position offered requires that one have the ability to prepare concept through construction documents utilizing AutoCAD, Revit software. Candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to work directly with project managers.

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field required. Professional licensure desired but not mandatory.

• Minimum 7 year working experience is recommended. In architectural firms, some people step into job captain position even with 4-5 years’ experience, depending on their skill set and project exposure.

• Proficiency in the use of Revit is mandatory.

• Familiarity with graphic and 3D imaging software desirable (i.e. SketchUp, Photoshop, etc.).

• Demonstrate knowledge of how buildings are constructed and coordinate contract document preparation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, detailed oriented and well organized.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary – commensurate with experience

• ESOP & 401K package

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person at Lake Forest, CA office

Apply: If you are interested in applying, please e-mail your résumé with cover letter to info@ipd-global.com

Date posted: April 22, 2026
Pay: $95K starting salary, commensurate with experience
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Type: Architecture
Job Status: Full Time

Description:
International Parking Design is seeking a project manager with experience in managing commercial architectural projects in our Lake Forest office. Our company is a specialty architectural firm established for over 50 years and focused exclusively on the design of parking structures. Parking structure design experience is not necessary but strongly recommended. Candidates should have a strong technical background with a demonstrated ability to take projects through all phases of design and construction administration. Must exhibit strong organizational and time management skills and be able to work with aggressive schedules in a collaborative environment.

Duties:
Ideal candidates will have the ability to lead teams of design professionals, both in-house and outside consultants, in the preparation of design and construction documents for structured parking facilities. Duties will include preparing construction details, specifications and code analysis for projects as well as directing and managing activities of the team.

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and professional licensure desired but not mandatory

• Minimum 10 year working experience is appropriate for this role. 15-year working experience would be considered for a senior project manager position.

• Ability to monitor and manage project budgets/schedules

• Expertise in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, Smartsheet and other project management software.

• Extensive knowledge of building codes and systems

• Broad working knowledge of other technical disciplines and their interrelationship to the design process

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects working in teams or alone

Compensation:

• Competitive salary – commensurate with experience

• ESOP & 401K package

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person at Lake Forest, CA office

Apply: If you are interested in applying, please e-mail your résumé with cover letter to info@ipd-global.com