Senior Project Architect - Healthcare

Perkins&Will•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Senior Project Architect for its growing San Francisco studio. The role leads healthcare project design and delivery across all phases, balancing design intent, technical requirements, project standards, and financial goals. The architect oversees documentation, quality control and assurance, coordination with internal disciplines and external consultants, regulatory reviews, and construction contract administration. The position also contributes to marketing pursuits and proposal work, leads collaborative design reviews, and mentors staff. The position requires 10–15+ years of experience, including 7+ years delivering healthcare projects in California and experience with inpatient medical facilities and OSHPD1/HCAI.

Requirements

10–15+ years of experience.
7+ years delivering healthcare projects in California, including inpatient medical facilities.
OSHPD1/HCAI experience.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.
Architectural license.
LEED Green Associate (GA) within 6 months of hire.
Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design within 1 year of hire.
Proficiency in building, zoning, and energy codes; site analysis; preliminary design studies; contract documents; specifications; construction contract administration; project team organization and management; consultant coordination; and client communication.
Advanced Revit proficiency.
Experience with BIM collaboration software such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or BIM 360.
Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Bluebeam Studio, Microsoft Office Suite and 365, and Adobe Creative Cloud, including presentation skills with InDesign and Photoshop.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD proficiency.
Experience with conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting.
Experience with visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and V-Ray.
Experience with physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
Experience with environmental analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio.
Living Design accreditation options include LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the design process while meeting firm and project goals and standards for design, project management, execution, and living design.
Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions, and project financial goals.
Lead and participate in project documentation development and production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Oversee and manage quality control reviews at each phase for compliance with firm standards, contractual obligations, and design intent, emphasizing quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness, and constructability.
Direct project quality assurance and ensure adherence to Perkins&Will standards.
Coordinate effectively among internal disciplines, including architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, and with external consultants.
Communicate with clients regarding project technical matters.
Oversee regulatory reviews, including building code, accessibility, and zoning, and coordinate submissions with authorities having jurisdiction.
Ensure effective and efficient team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
Lead collaborative teams in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Use effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration to inspire high team performance.
Mentor staff and provide oversight of assignments.