Architectural Associate I - Architecture - Public Works (5265)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront of addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens. Public Works currently has two vacancies for the position of Architectural Associate I (5265) in our Project Delivery Division (PDD) within the Bureau of Architecture (BOA). We are seeking motivated candidates with strong design skills and/or substantial experience in construction documents, and who are proficient in REVIT. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working on projects of various scales and will be capable of leading project design efforts, including planning, development, and preparation of technical documentation, as well as coordinating with consultants.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Architecture or an architecture related field such as Environmental Design or Interior Architecture, or a professional degree in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture) from an accredited college or university.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the architectural field including architectural design, architectural detailing, construction documents, programming, preliminary cost budgeting, specification coordination and review, construction administration, and field observation of architectural construction projects, all under the direction of a licensed architect.
One (1) year must have been served as a job captain, project lead, or in some role of increased responsibility and supervision on a project.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in REVIT
Strong design skills
Substantial experience in construction documents
Proven track record working on projects of various scales
Capable of leading project design efforts, including planning, development, and preparation of technical documentation, as well as coordinating with consultants.

Responsibilities

Prepares and supervises the preparation of preliminary plans and detailed drawings for a wide variety of complex construction, conversion and repair projects.
Develops finished designs of ordinary projects and portions of designs for highly complex projects.
Analyzes and interprets data, sketches and designs and provides technical assistance to architectural drafting personnel engaged in such work.
Prepares and reviews contract specifications for various projects; coordinates design activities with those responsible for the structural, mechanical and electrical design phases of such projects; participates in meetings and discussions with representatives of City departments and outside organizations relative to design, specifications, and functional use problems.
Makes field observations of projects under construction to ensure compliance with contract documents; takes field measurements, documents existing conditions and incorporates data provided by other professionals, such as surveyors and geotechnical engineers.
Makes, coordinates, and reviews quantity and cost estimates; checks construction submittals to determine if contract specifications are complied with.
May be required to perform duties in connection with the architectural phases of interior design and construction management; when appropriate applies critical path method techniques to such work.
Assists in the development and advancement of junior or supporting team members.
Performs other related duties as assigned.