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About the Role
HGA is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead the technical vision, execution, and delivery of complex Science + Technology projects, transforming design concepts into buildable solutions. You will guide project teams, ensure quality, and manage risks while fostering creativity and innovation for clients in higher education, corporate, government, and healthcare sectors.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical execution of large, complex, or multi-phase projects.
- Oversee development of construction documents, details, and specifications.
- Resolve design and construction challenges with strategic, buildable solutions.
- Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and firm standards.
- Guide integration of building systems, materials, and sustainability strategies.
- Manage technical scope, schedule, and deliverables across disciplines.
- Lead consultant coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Review and respond to RFIs, submittments, and field reports with authority.
- Support construction administration with site visits, punch lists, and issue resolution.
- Champion quality control and documentation standards across projects.
- Mentor Project Architects and junior staff in technical development.
- Lead internal reviews and design coordination meetings.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Principals to align design and delivery strategies.
- Contribute to firmwide initiatives in technical excellence and professional development.
- Influence firm standards, QA/QC protocols, and BIM workflows.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, codes, and construction methods.
- Represent the firm in client, consultant, and contractor interactions.
- Contribute to proposals, interviews, and strategic project pursuits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of professional experience in architecture, design, and technical project delivery.
- Expert-level proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM workflows, and project coordination tools (e.g., VantagePoint, Newforma).
- Deep understanding of building systems, codes, specifications, and construction processes.
- Proven experience leading technical execution for complex, multi-phase projects.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring capabilities across diverse teams.
- Licensed architect.
- Experience working on hi-tech labs is a plus.
- Strong design skills are important.
- Proficiency in Revit required.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other graphic tools desired.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly with team members and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and be responsible for project delivery which may be multiple, large or complex in scope.
- Ability to lead remote teams.
Skills
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- BIM workflows
- Project coordination tools
- Building systems
- Codes
- Specifications
- Construction processes
- Leadership
- Communication
- Mentoring
- Interpersonal skills
- SketchUp
- Enscape
- Graphic tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 15+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in architecture
- Master's degree in architecture
- Architectural registration preferred
- LEED accreditation preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $136,000 - $152,000
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Success sharing bonus program
- 401(k) guaranteed contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- PTO
- Short-term disability programs
- Long-term disability programs
About the Company
- HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering.
- We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment.
- We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation.
- We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower desired career growth.
Equal Opportunity
- HGA is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth.