Project Architect

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.

What Youll Own

• 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.

What Youll Bring

Technical range:

• 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 doesnt require a translator.

Software:

• 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
• Environmental analysis tools such as Ladybug/Climate Studio a plus

Credentials:

• Bachelors 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

What Youll Get
Salary range: $103500$138000 commensurate with experience education and skillset.

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off
• Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time
• Performance-based bonuses
• Access to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programs
• Studio initiatives and events; a team that actually likes each other

Our Commitment
Our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) not as a tagline but as how we hire promote and build teams. We conduct annual pay equity audits and train all managers on pay practices. We believe inclusion drives creativity.

How To Apply
Please submit a resume and a compact representative portfolio (no larger than 4MB). Show us what youve led not just what youve touched.

Perkins&Will is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status genetic information marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay Transparency: We are committed to pay equity. Compensation decisions are based on qualifications skillset and experience. Employees may discuss their own compensation without fear of retaliation. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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