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About the Role
Perkins&Will's San Francisco studio is seeking a talented Project Architect to join their 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.
Responsibilities
- Understand 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.
- Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
- Coordinate project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
- Review 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.
- Address Quality Control review comments at each phase.
- Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
- Lead project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
- Communicate with clients related to project technical matters.
- Administer project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
- Lead construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
- Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
- Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews.
- Lead charettes, pin-ups, and design reviews that produce decisions.
- Mentor staff and manage assignments in a way that grows their judgment on technically demanding project types.
Requirements
- Building, zoning, and energy code fluency
- Experience with 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 skills.
- Advanced Revit proficiency.
- Rhino/Grasshopper for conceptual and computational modeling.
- Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop) proficiency.
- Experience with visualization software such as Enscape, Lumion, or V-Ray.
- Experience with physical modeling: 3D printing, laser cutting.
- Experience with environmental analysis tools such as Ladybug/Climate Studio is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
- Architectural license.
- 8-10+ years of 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.
Skills
- Revit
- Rhino/Grasshopper
- Microsoft 365
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Enscape
- Lumion
- V-Ray
- 3D printing
- Laser cutting
- Ladybug/Climate Studio
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8-10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline
- Architectural license
- LEED GA
- LEED AP with Specialty
- BREEAM AP
- WELL AP
- SITES AP
- CPHC/CPHD
- ILFI Living Future Accreditation
Salary/Compensations
- $103,500–$138,000
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- At Perkins&Will, we believe design has the power to create places that inspire people, strengthen communities, and advance a more sustainable future.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)