Civic & Education Design Leader for Public Infrastructure

Archinect; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Archinect in Oakland, CA seeks an Architectural Design Leader for civic, education, and urban infrastructure projects. The role blends design excellence with project leadership across planning, design, and construction phases.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in education and public sector projects, strong coordination and team leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainable, accessible public outcomes for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or equivalent education and experience.
• Licensure and professional certifications welcomed.
• Experience with public-sector or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with community members and clients.
• Knowledge of sustainability and mass timber development is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance architectural design concepts from programming through construction.
• Produce and coordinate construction documents and technical information.
• Coordinate work with consultants, engineers, clients, agencies, and contractors.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment.
• Support bidding, negotiation, and construction administration.
• Navigate regulatory and accessibility requirements.

Skills

Design leadership

Project coordination

Team leadership

Construction administration

Community engagement

Public projects

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Smartsheet

Miro

MS Office

Job description

Archinect in Oakland, CA seeks an Architectural Design Leader for civic, education, and urban infrastructure projects. The role blends design excellence with project leadership across planning, design, and construction phases.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in education and public sector projects, strong coordination and team leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainable, accessible public outcomes for diverse communities.