Project Architect

Singular Builders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401K with matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

Singular Builders, a San Francisco Bay Area design-build contractor, is seeking a Project Architect to lead design and construction documentation across complex projects. The role spans from concept through construction administration, requiring formal architectural training, exceptional design sense, strong graphic skills, and effective communication.

Ideal candidates will be CA-licensed with 7+ years of experience, proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and 3D rendering.

Qualifications

• Formal architectural training and CA licensure required.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Experience across all design/project delivery phases.
• Knowledge of building codes and entitlements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop design solutions
• Mentor junior staff and maintain hands-on approach to creating project documents
• Plan, develop, manage, and execute a variety of projects
• Coordinate all consultant work with project documents

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Client collaboration

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

3D modeling

Job description

Singular Builders is a young and growing company founded by two industry veterans. We construct complex, sophisticated and unusual projects. Our name is new, but our projects are familiar. Renovations, retrofits, residential, affordable housing and high-end interiors, inner urban infrastructure are the type of projects that we seek to work on. We’ve worked on some of the most complex, interesting and beautiful construction projects throughout California. We are now looking to bring together a team of people who really care about the work we do. What sets us apart isn’t just our depth of expertise and breadth of services, but how we deliver them. The way we go about problem solving, the way we staff our projects and with whom we staff our projects – that’s what makes us Singular.

Singular Builders is a general contractor pursuing Design-Build opportunities with design services provided in-house.As a young and growing company with a strong interest in design and innovation, we have created a Design-Build approach to delivering projects from the initial stages of development through construction.We feel that the streamlining and integration of services provides the best means of achieving project goals by having the ability to manage the cost and schedule from start to finish.

At Singular, we love a challenge and are bringing together a team of people who really care about the work we do. What sets us apart isn’t just our depth of expertise and breadth of services, but how we deliver them.This position is an exciting opportunity to be involved in both the design and construction of projects, ensuring that conceptual ideas forming the basis of design are implemented throughout the process in both the documents and field.

The Project Architect will work on all phases of projects, from conceptual design to construction administration. Ideal candidates for this position would have formal architectural training, exceptional design sense, strong graphic skills, sound technical skills, great communication skills and a deep understanding of all project phases. This position is perfect for someone who likes variety and is able to prioritize workload, often working on multiple projects at a time. This is a full-time position and currently our employees work in the office.

Singular Builders is a San Francisco-based construction company focused on delivering complex, design-forward, and technically demanding projects. Our work includes seismic retrofits, ground-up construction, urban infrastructure projects, and high-end commercial interiors across California and Arizona.

Founded by industry veterans, the company is quickly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing construction startups in the Bay Area, with a strong and growing pipeline of complex, design-forward projects across multiple markets.

What sets us apart is not just the projects we take on, but how we execute them—through thoughtful problem-solving, strong team collaboration, and a commitment to quality at every level.

We are building a team of curious and caring teammates who are driven to get the job done, embrace each challenge, and pursue excellence, and who take pride in the work they deliver.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop design solutions
• Mentor junior staff members and maintain a hands-on approach to creating project documents
• Plan, develop, manage, and execute a variety of projects
• Coordinate all consultant work with project documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Licensed Architect in the state of CA
• 7+ years of professional experience
• Experience in all phases of design/project delivery including scheduling, budgeting, code analysis, design, permitting, construction documents, and construction administration
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations, and comprehensive understanding of entitlements process
• Knowledge of construction practices and technical detailing
• Experience with managing technical subconsultants
• Collaborative and proactive team member
• Advanced skills inRevit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• This position requires applicants to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and authorized to work in the United States
• Serve as a representative of the company in a professional and conscientious manner
• A good sense of humor, positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative environment

Additional Information

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We provide a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, paid holidays and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

At this time, Singular Builders is not considering relocation for open positions. Candidates should be locally based or prepared to relocate independently.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin , ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave , or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

The Company will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you need assistance to perform your job duties because of a physical or mental condition, please let Human Resources know.

This job description may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of Singular Builders.