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Walker Warner • San Francisco, CA

20d • $99,000 - $122,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Walker Warner is an award-winning San Francisco firm with a staff of 85+ that has completed many residential, winery and hospitality projects in California, Hawaii and other Western states. Our work is tailored to the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management and superior service. We believe in collaboration, continuous learning and sharing, and actively support candidates on the path to become licensed architects. Our office is friendly and spirited, with regular happy hours, field trips and design-focused presentations. We are conveniently located in SoMa within walking distance of all major transit systems. For more information about our projects and firm, please visit us on LinkedIn or on Instagram at @walkerwarnerarchitects. This position is based out of the San Francisco office and open to a hybrid schedule once onboarding and orientation is complete.

Requirements

• Accredited degree in architecture
• At least five years of related professional experience, preferably including design and detailing experience on high-end custom residential, hospitality, and workplace projects
• Advanced technical knowledge of Type V construction
• Demonstrated 3D modeling/BIM proficiency (ArchiCAD preferred, but not required)
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in development of the design and detailing
• Manage the production, organization, coordination, thoroughness, and accuracy of the virtual building model and all documents in the drawing set
• Communicate with and coordinate the efforts of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors and agency officials
• Assist the Project Manager to track budget and schedule, anticipate required staff resources and organize workflow
• Lead junior staff to produce presentation materials for client and agency presentations and other tasks required of the project
• Coach and mentor junior staff, share experiences and lessons learned to increase the firm’s common knowledge
• Act as a champion for office standards (Quality Assurance and Quality Control)
• Attend job site meetings, issue supplemental instructions and RFI responses, process submittals and shop drawing review during Construction Administration
• Research and specify materials, products and systems

Benefits

• Walker Warner offers a competitive compensation package including fully paid health benefits for employees, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, generous paid time-off and flexible spending accounts, plus so much more.
• For 2025, the hiring base annual salary range for this position is $99,000 - $122,000. Any offer of compensation will be determined by a candidate’s education, skills, and experience as assessed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees