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Steinberg Hart; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Steinberg Hart is seeking an experienced architect to manage the development and production of comprehensive project deliverables for medium-scale projects. You will supervise junior staff and consultants, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure design intent is maintained across all phases.

You will lead feasibility studies, schematic designs, working drawings, and project manuals, while coordinating with project managers and principals.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in technical and design production.
• Ability to demonstrate full knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse assignments.
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation, knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques.
• Must have thorough understanding of construction administration requirements.
• Experience in dealing with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes and appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants.
• Solid judgment, based on precedent and policy, in the development of a recommended course of action.
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as time management skills.
• Excellent client management and customer service orientation and presentation skills.
• Understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software:

Responsibilities

• Manage feasibility studies, schematic designs and working drawings and project manual/specifications production for medium projects or projects with multiple packages.
• With guidance from Project Managers, Project Designers or Project Architects, can develop all phases of project while following design intent.
• Acts independently regarding architectural methods, detailing, diverse building types and complexities. Coordinate information and work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the development and contract document phases of a project.
• Manage consultants, delegate work assignments and provide direction and guidance to junior staff.
• Attend internal meetings to ensure design specifications are coordinated with drawings.
• Develop programming documents, and site planning documents.
• Assist in the development of specifications and may conduct on-site observation on a number of building and construction types.
• Regularly meet with Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager to provide insight on project status and the project details that contribute to the project’s success.
• Supervision and guidance mainly concern overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Represent the Firm by actively participating in external professional organizations and social functions.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Client management

Presentation skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Architecture degree

LEED AP preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

3ds Max

Maxwell Render

Twinmotion

Enscape

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Overall Responsibilities:

Under general direction, responsible for managing the work of junior staff and consultants to develop and produce a comprehensive project deliverable for medium projects or components of larger projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage feasibility studies, schematic designs and working drawings and project manual/specifications production for medium projects or projects with multiple packages.
• With guidance from Project Managers, Project Designers or Project Architects, can develop all phases of project while following design intent.
• Acts independently regarding architectural methods, detailing, diverse building types and complexities. Coordinate information and work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the development and contract document phases of a project.
• Manage consultants, delegate work assignments and provide direction and guidance to junior staff.
• Attend internal meetings to ensure design specifications are coordinated with drawings.
• Develop programming documents, and site planning documents.
• Assist in the development of specifications and may conduct on-site observation on a number of building and construction types.
• Regularly meet with Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager to provide insight on project status and the project details that contribute to the project’s success.
• Supervision and guidance mainly concern overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Represent the Firm by actively participating in external professional organizations and social functions.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in technical and design production.
• Ability to demonstrate full knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse assignments.
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation, knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques.
• Must have thorough understanding of construction administration requirements.
• Experience in dealing with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes and appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants.
• Solid judgment, based on precedent and policy, in the development of a recommended course of action.
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as time management skills.
• Excellent client management and customer service orientation and presentation skills.
• Understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software:
• Building Information Modeling: Revit 2016 or later
• Rendering: 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape
• Modeling: SketchUp or Rhino
• AutoCAD 2016 or later
• Microsoft Office
• A degree in Architecture, preferable at the graduate level, related field or equivalent experience required. LEED AP preferred.
• Current affiliation and/or membership in a local, state, or national industry organization(s) is a plus.

PAY/BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, PTO and holidays, as well as 401(k) matching, profit sharing and annual performance bonus opportunities.

Steinberg Hart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, genetics, or arrest/conviction records.