Project Architect

Perkins&Will•San Francisco, CA

1d•$103,500 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Perkins&Will, we believe design has the power to create places that inspire people, strengthen communities, and advance a more sustainable future. Our San Francisco studio is growing and seeking a talented Project Architect to join our dynamic and collaborative team, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple practice areas including Commercial, Workplace, Science & Technology, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Civic sectors.

Requirements

Building, zoning, and energy code fluency
Preliminary design studies through contract documents and specifications.
Construction contract administration on MEP-intensive projects.
Consultant coordination across mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines.
Client communication that doesn't require a translator.
Advanced Revit
Rhino/Grasshopper for conceptual and computational modeling
Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop)
Enscape, Lumion, or V-Ray for visualization
Physical modeling: 3D printing, laser cutting
Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline, required
Architectural license
8-10+ yrs experience
LEED GA within 6 months of hire
One Living Design accreditation of your choosing: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

Nice To Haves

Environmental analysis tools such as Ladybug/Climate Studio a plus

Responsibilities

Understands all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
Coordinates project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Reviews deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructibility.
Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase.
Manages project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
Leads project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
Administers project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
Leads construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews when the work calls for it.
Lead charettes, pin-ups, and design reviews that produce decisions, not just discussion.
Mentor staff and manage assignments in a way that grows their judgment on technically demanding project types.