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About the Role

Perkins&Will is seeking a technical leader to drive workplace interiors projects, ensuring constructible drawings and specifications aligned with firm standards. This role involves managing projects from concept through closeout, owning quality control, and coordinating internal and external teams. You will also manage regulatory reviews, lead construction administration, and communicate technical decisions to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead technical development and documentation of workplace interiors projects, producing coordinated, constructible drawings and specifications aligned with Perkins&Will standards
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across phases, from concept through construction administration and closeout
Own quality: review deliverables at each phase for accuracy, completeness, constructibility, contractual obligations, and design intent, and resolve QC comments
Coordinate internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape) and external consultants, including MEP, structural, lighting, AV/IT, and sustainability
Manage regulatory review for building code, accessibility, and zoning, and coordinate submissions with authorities having jurisdiction
Lead construction administration: submittals, RFIs, field observation and reporting, and project closeout
Explain technical decisions to clients and project managers in terms of design, schedule, and fee impact
Partner with Project Managers and studio leadership on planning, workflows, schedules, and staffing
Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews, and participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups
Mentor junior architects and designers and help build healthy, well-functioning project teams
Stay current on evolving building technology, interior systems, and materials

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline required. (Master’s welcome)
Active architectural license (California licensure strongly preferred)
8+ years of experience, with a strong focus on commercial or workplace interiors and full project delivery
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in different phases at the same time
Advanced proficiency in Revit
Deep working knowledge of the California Building Code, accessibility requirements (CBC 11B and ADA), and Bay Area permitting
Demonstrated experience leading consultant coordination and producing high-quality construction documents
Clear, decisive communication and a collaborative approach to leading teams
Core and shell experience
LEED AP, WELL AP, or another Living Design accreditation, or a genuine interest in earning one (All designers are required to achieve a sustainability certification within 6 months of hire.)
Rhino/Grasshopper, visualization tools (Enscape, V-Ray, Lumion), and Adobe Creative Cloud

Skills

Revit
California Building Code
ADA
Bay Area permitting
Consultant coordination
Construction documents
Communication
Team leadership
Rhino/Grasshopper
Enscape
V-Ray
Lumion
Adobe Creative Cloud

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline
Master's degree welcome

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 take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe design can enhance lives and make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it’s a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community.
Our Living Design approach builds sustainability, health, resilience, and equity into every project as a baseline, not an upgrade.
Recent San Francisco workplace projects span global tech portfolio clients, design-driven healthcare environments, and advanced lab facilities.
You’ll join a 120+ person collaborative studio where architects and interior designers work side by side and expect to learn from each other.

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.
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)