Project Architect II

EHDD•Sf, CA

About The Position

EHDD is seeking a skilled, motivated Project Architect II to join its team in San Francisco. The role guides projects from concept through construction, with a focus on design excellence, technical rigor, and collaborative teamwork. The Project Architect II serves as a primary client contact and represents EHDD as a client lead without supervision. The position works in collaboration with the Project Manager and leads project delivery, technical documentation, design workshops, agency-review analysis, and construction administration. EHDD is an award-winning, majority woman-owned firm providing architecture, interiors, planning, and urban design services. The firm describes itself as forward-focused and values experimentation and implementation. Notable projects include the AIA Headquarters Renewal, SF Museum of Modern Art Renovation, Monterey Bay Aquarium, The Exploratorium, Goldendale Observatory, and Point Defiance Zoo Aquarium. EHDD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and portfolio samples. The portfolio must be one PDF attachment of 10–20 pages, no larger than 5 MB, illustrating relevant prior work.

Requirements

Professional degree from an accredited school of architecture.
Licensed in California.
8–12 years of experience in a design or architectural practice.
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design, LEED, or WELL.
Experience directing technical aspects of a project, producing construction documents, and overseeing construction administration.
Advanced knowledge of directing project technical aspects, producing construction documents, overseeing construction administration, and reviewing construction documentation.
Proficiency with Revit.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Growth mindset and active engagement in skill improvement and expertise development.
Strong ability to translate ideas into design.

Nice To Haves

LEED or similar accreditation.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and other 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary client contact on projects from concept and design (SD-DD) through construction (CD-CA), including preliminary design, planning, and approvals.
Direct and coordinate production of schematic, design development, and construction documents in collaboration with the Project Manager.
Plan, develop, and execute technical documentation, applying knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements locally and nationally.
Perform construction administration duties, including RFIs, submittals, bulletins, and site observations.
Execute applicable agency review analysis, including accessibility, zoning, and life safety.
Lead design workshops internally and with clients, as well as peer review sessions.
Represent EHDD as a client lead without supervision.
Support the firm's mission through behavior consistent with its core values.
Direct technical aspects of projects, produce construction documents, oversee construction administration, and review construction documentation.