Architectural Designer

GHD•San Francisco, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

At GHD, we are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water, and communities. We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design, and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents. Shape the Future of Energy with GHD. GHD is seeking an Architectural Designer to join our US West Architecture team. In this role, you will independently deliver the full range of responsibilities on projects, applying established architectural design methods to projects and contributing to the design, planning, management, and delivery of client-focused solutions. You will support work across sectors and geographies while broadening your technical capabilities, building experience in winning work, and strengthening your project management and client engagement skills. Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in developing architectural concepts, design options, and validating solutions; producing coordinated architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation using appropriate design tools and BIM workflows; conducting building and technical site visits to assess condition, identify defects, and document associated risks; contributing to feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, business cases, and cost-benefit evaluations that inform project decisions; providing practical advice on construction regulations, codes, standards, and good practice for the maintenance, alteration, and construction of buildings; organizing, analyzing, and interpreting project scope, schedule, budget data to support timely, quality delivery; reviewing bid, proposal, and tender requirements; gathering information and assessing delivery feasibility in support of winning work; preparing clear reports and presentations for technical and nontechnical audiences and reviewing the work of others where appropriate; and supporting client relationships and project coordination, including helping organize the work of others and providing technical guidance within your area of competence. US Citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Approximately 8+ years of relevant architectural design experience, with the ability to complete typical assignments with limited supervision.
Working proficiency in architectural design, design development, technical documentation, BIM, and applicable engineering or design systems and tools.
Ability to analyze alternatives, define requirements and future-state solutions, and make sound recommendations based on value, cost, risk, and stakeholder needs.
Strong data analysis, technical problem-solving, reporting, and quality-control skills, with an eye for process improvement.
Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
A collaborative, accountable, and resourceful approach; sound judgment; integrity; and the confidence to raise difficult issues constructively.
Ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex information, meet commitments, and know when to act independently or escalate.
Commitment to ongoing learning, relevant professional accreditation, and staying current with technology, regulations, and industry best practices.
US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Develop architectural concepts, design options, and validate solutions.
Produce coordinated architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation using appropriate design tools and BIM workflows.
Conduct building and technical site visits to assess condition, identify defects, and document associated risks.
Contribute to feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, business cases, and cost-benefit evaluations that inform project decisions.
Provide practical advice on construction regulations, codes, standards, and good practice for the maintenance, alteration, and construction of buildings.
Organize, analyze, and interpret project scope, schedule, budget data to support timely, quality delivery.
Review bid, proposal, and tender requirements; gather information and assessing delivery feasibility in support of winning work.
Prepare clear reports and presentations for technical and nontechnical audiences and review the work of others where appropriate.
Support client relationships and project coordination, including helping organize the work of others and providing technical guidance within your area of competence.