Life Sciences Project Architect & Lab Systems Lead

Perkins&Will; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 103,500 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development stipend

Bonuses

Affinity groups & leadership programs

Job summary

Perkins&Will is hiring a Project Architect in San Francisco to lead design and delivery of Science & Tech labs, ensuring lab planning and MEP coordination are central to the work. You will translate complex lab needs into build-ready solutions while maintaining standards and design intent.

You will manage documentation, QC, and regulatory processes, coordinate across disciplines, and mentor staff in technically demanding projects. This role emphasizes lab function and permitting success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture is required and licensure preferred.
• Experience with lab planning standards and hazardous materials requirements.
• Strong coordination across MEP teams and consultants.
• Ability to translate programmatic lab needs into design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all design phases on Science & Tech projects with focus on labs and MEP integration.
• Direct documentation, QC reviews, and ensure design intent and constructibility.
• Coordinate architecture, interiors, and lab planning with engineering consultants.
• Manage regulatory reviews and AHJ submissions for lab occupancies.
• Mentor staff and lead design reviews to produce decisions.

Skills

Advanced Revit

Lab planning knowledge

Regulatory coordination

Project leadership

Client communication

Zoning & energy codes

Site analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural license

LEED GA certification

Living Design accreditation (LEED AP/WELL/others)

Tools

Rhino/Grasshopper

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Enscape/Lumion/V-Ray

3D printing / laser cutting

Job description

Perkins&Will is hiring a Project Architect in San Francisco to lead design and delivery of Science & Tech labs, ensuring lab planning and MEP coordination are central to the work. You will translate complex lab needs into build-ready solutions while maintaining standards and design intent.

You will manage documentation, QC, and regulatory processes, coordinate across disciplines, and mentor staff in technically demanding projects. This role emphasizes lab function and permitting success.