Technical Architect/Project Manager

DIALOG • San Francisco, CA

19d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share. We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world. Explore our studios and join us! Are you a technical architect with a drive to create the ideal set of documents that bring our collective vision to life? If you are passionate about sharing your expertise and inspiring a motivated group of young professionals, we invite you to join us at DIALOG. We are seeking a skilled technical architect who can seamlessly turn concepts into tangible results. Your broad knowledge of various building systems and your ability to collaborate with other design disciplines will help elevate both the design and construction quality of our projects. Your strength lies in the thoughtful execution of design, ensuring every detail is meticulously addressed. As a leader, you will engage directly with clients, effectively communicating our vision and building trust through your technical expertise. Your enthusiasm for continuous improvement will inspire the team, as you eagerly initiate discussions on ways to enhance our documentation and design processes. DIALOG values our in-studio design culture. You will be in person in the studio for a minimum of three days per week, with the option of working remotely (with a client, at a construction site, or at home) for two days per week.

Requirements

• 10+ years architectural design experience focused on technical delivery.
• Registered Architect.
• Excellent communication skills to engage and lead various project stakeholders.
• Expertise in BIM and Revit workflows, including how these interface with project management tools, e.g. Microsoft Project, SmartSheet and other project management/tracking tools.
• Produce and oversee the development of construction documents of various project sizes and typologies.
• Proficient in developing project specifications.
• Engage with and manage clients during project design and development.
• Manage project budget, resources, and schedule.
• Excel in cross-discipline coordination and project development.
• Excel in performing internal quality control reviews for all disciplines.
• Collaborate with contractors to bring construction to success.
• Proficiency with analogue (hand) and electronic forms of visual and graphic communication.
• Leadership experience in establishing scope and directing the work of professional architects and technical staff on multiple projects, in a hybrid (in-studio and virtual) work environment.
• Engaged in mentoring and coaching junior architectural team members.

Responsibilities

• Turn our collective design vision into reality through technical excellence.
• Elevate our quality of design through quality control and management processes.
• Build a culture of design and quality amongst our team.
• Provide leadership and direction to our team to advance collective knowledge.
• Innovate quality of design through building consensus based on your expert knowledge of project design and construction processes.
• Develop sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions to make our environment a better place.
• And do whatever is necessary to design and create awesome built environments!

Benefits

• Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, 401k matching, opportunities for full-time employees to participate and select from a range of comprehensive health, dental, and insurance benefits, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and vacation buy-up, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.
• DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees