Project Architect

Perkins&Will; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 104 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development stipend

Continuing education time

Performance-based bonuses

Résumé du poste

Perkins&Will in San Francisco seeks a talented Project Architect to join our growing studio and support a diverse portfolio across Commercial, Workplace, Science & Technology, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Civic sectors.

You will lead coordination among internal disciplines, manage construction contract administration, and mentor staff while contributing to pursuits and design reviews that produce decisions and design excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Living Design accreditation: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.

Responsabilités

• Understand and contribute to design process and project goals across multiple practice areas.
• Coordinate project documentation and deliverables.
• Lead QA/QC and ensure conformance with firm standards and design intent.
• Mentor staff and manage assignments for technically demanding projects.
• Lead charettes, design reviews, and coordination with internal and external disciplines.

Connaissances

Building codes

Project management

Client communication

Mentorship

Formation

Bachelor's degree in architecture

LEED GA within 6 months

Living Design accreditation (LEED AP/BREEAM WELL SITES ILFI)

Outils

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

3D printing

Enscape

Lumion

V-Ray

InDesign/Adobe CC

Description du poste

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Project Architect

• Posted on October 14, 2026

Locations

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San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROJE006049

Description

At Perkins&Will, we believe design has the power to create places that inspire people, strengthen communities, and advance a more sustainable future. Our San Francisco studio is growing and seeking a talented Project Architect to join our dynamic and collaborative team, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple practice areas including Commercial, Workplace, Science & Technology, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Civic sectors.

What You'll Own

• Understands all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
• Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Coordinates project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Reviews deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructibility.
• Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase.
• Manages project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
• Leads project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
• Administers project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Leads construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews when the work calls for it.
• Lead charettes, pin-ups, and design reviews that produce decisions, not just discussion.
• Mentor staff and manage assignments in a way that grows their judgment on technically demanding project types.

What You'll Bring

Technical range:

• Building, zoning, and energy code fluency
• Preliminary design studies through contract documents and specifications. Construction contract administration on MEP-intensive projects.
• Consultant coordination across mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines.
• Client communication that doesn't require a translator.

Software:

• Advanced Revit
• Rhino/Grasshopper for conceptual and computational modeling
• Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop)
• Enscape, Lumion, or V-Ray for visualization
• Physical modeling: 3D printing, laser cutting
• Environmental analysis tools such as Ladybug/Climate Studio a plus

Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline, required
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• One Living Design accreditation of your choosing: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

What You'll Get
Salary range: $103,500–$138,000, commensurate with experience, education and skillset.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off
• Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time
• Performance-based bonuses
• Access to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programs
• Studio initiatives and events; a team that actually likes each other

Our Commitment
Our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) — not as a tagline, but as how we hire, promote, and build teams. We conduct annual pay equity audits and train all managers on pay practices. We believe inclusion drives creativity.

Perkins&Will is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay Transparency: We are committed to pay equity. Compensation decisions are based on qualifications, skillset, and experience. Employees may discuss their own compensation without fear of retaliation. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

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