Graduate Designer / Associate Project Manager

GHD; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is looking for a Graduate Designer / Associate Project Manager for their Architecture Design Studio in San Francisco. This role offers hands-on experience in project management and architectural design, focusing on collaboration in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities include design contributions, engineering documentation, feasibility studies, and client management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 0-2 years of experience. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, design, and construction of architectural solutions.
• Create engineering drawings for solutions implementation.
• Contribute to developing and testing engineering solutions.
• Design layouts and maps for projects using BIM.
• Provide advice on construction regulations and practices.
• Conduct building and technical surveys to assess condition.
• Participate in capability development and training.
• Support feasibility studies and document findings.
• Assist in analyzing bid solicitation project requirements.
• Help manage client relationships using sales systems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Architecture

Job description

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Who are we looking for?

At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Designer / Associate Project Manager to join the Architecture Design Studio team at our San Francisco, Tustin or Anchorage offices. This role is focused on offering hands‑on exposure to project management and the opportunity to build core planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Be part of our dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Contribute to the planning, design, construction, testing, communication, evaluation, and implementation of architectural solutions.
• Engineering Drawings: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) System: Help with building/construction activities by designing layouts and maps that reflect the property scope and the parameters of buildings/constructions.
• Construction Advice: Provide professional advice relating to construction regulations and best practice with regard to the maintenance, alteration, and construction of buildings.
• Building Surveys: Undertake building and technical surveys, with support and guidance from experienced surveyors, to determine the building condition and identify defects and associated risks. Includes conducting a wide range of surveys on complex sites.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Feasibility Studies: Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
• Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Analysis: Analyze parts of the bid solicitation project requirements and gather and assess information related to the feasibility of these requirements for the organization.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.

What you will bring to the team

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Architecture or equivalent.

Experience

• General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000 based on experience and location.

Equal Opportunity

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.