Project Architect - Workplace

Perkins&Will•San Francisco, CA

6d•$103,500 - $138,000

About The Position

Perkins&Will is hiring a Project Architect for workplace interiors projects in its collaborative San Francisco studio. The role leads technical development, documentation, coordination, quality control, permitting, and construction administration from concept through closeout. The Project Architect works with internal design disciplines, external consultants, clients, project managers, and studio leadership to deliver coordinated, constructible work that meets firm standards, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and design intent. The role also contributes to pursuits and design reviews, mentors junior team members, and supports healthy project teams. Perkins&Will describes its Living Design approach as integrating sustainability, health, resilience, and equity into projects. The studio has more than 120 people, including architects and interior designers. The position requires a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline, an active architectural license, at least eight years of relevant experience, advanced Revit proficiency, and strong knowledge of California building codes, accessibility requirements, and Bay Area permitting. California licensure is strongly preferred. The salary range is $103,500–$138,000, commensurate with experience, education, and skillset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.
Active architectural license; California licensure is strongly preferred.
At least 8 years of experience, with a strong focus on commercial or workplace interiors and full project delivery.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in different phases simultaneously.
Advanced proficiency in Revit.
Deep working knowledge of the California Building Code, accessibility requirements (CBC 11B and ADA), and Bay Area permitting.
Demonstrated experience leading consultant coordination and producing high-quality construction documents.
Clear, decisive communication and a collaborative approach to leading teams.

Nice To Haves

Core and shell experience.
LEED AP, WELL AP, or another Living Design accreditation, or genuine interest in earning one. All designers are required to achieve a sustainability certification within 6 months of hire.
Rhino/Grasshopper, visualization tools such as Enscape, V-Ray, or Lumion, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Master’s degree is welcome.

Responsibilities

Lead technical development and documentation of workplace interiors projects, producing coordinated, constructible drawings and specifications aligned with Perkins&Will standards.
Manage multiple projects across phases, from concept through construction administration and closeout.
Review deliverables at each phase for accuracy, completeness, constructibility, contractual obligations, and design intent; resolve quality-control comments.
Coordinate internal disciplines, including architecture, interior design, and landscape, and external consultants, including MEP, structural, lighting, AV/IT, and sustainability consultants.
Manage regulatory review for building code, accessibility, and zoning, and coordinate submissions with authorities having jurisdiction.
Lead construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, field observation and reporting, and project closeout.
Explain technical decisions to clients and project managers in terms of design, schedule, and fee impact.
Partner with Project Managers and studio leadership on planning, workflows, schedules, and staffing.
Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews, and participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Mentor junior architects and designers and help build healthy, well-functioning project teams.
Stay current on evolving building technology, interior systems, and materials.