PROJECT ARCHITECT - Custom Residential

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

401K with matching

Long-term disability

Fee reimbursement for ARE licensing

Job summary

ARMOUR ARCHITECTURE seeks a Project Architect to lead design and delivery of high-end custom residential projects. Located in our light-filled San Francisco studio in Lower Haight, the role emphasizes collaboration with senior staff and a rigorous, client-centered approach to homes that are both beautiful and deeply functional.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in high-end residential work, strong leadership, and seasoned communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required.
• Licensure is a plus but not mandatory.
• Experience leading high-end residential projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of residential projects from concept through completion.
• Direct and mentor project staff to execute the principal’s design vision.
• Communicate clearly with clients and consultants to maintain project momentum.

Skills

High-end residential design

Project staff leadership

2D drafting

3D modeling (SketchUp)

3D modeling (Rhino)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Licensure a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

ARMOUR ARCHITECTURE

seeks candidates for Project Architect to lead design and delivery of high-end custom residential projects under the direction of senior staff. Located in our inspiring, light-filled studio in San Francisco’s Lower Haight neighborhood.

OUR TEAM

We’re a well-established custom residential firm known for creating homes rooted in traditional architecture that thoughtfully support modern living. Maintaining an intentionally small studio, we take on select projects with clients whose vision matches ours. We view them as partners and challenge ourselves to design homes that genuinely enhance the way they live.

OUR WORK

At Armour Architecture, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver exceptional residential projects from concept through completion while working alongside a talented, collaborative team. Based in our renovated 1920s studio in San Francisco’s Lower Haight, we combine time honored design principles with a thoughtful, client-centered approach to creating homes that are both beautiful and deeply functional.

OUR PORTFOLIO

spans San Francisco, Marin, Wine Country, the South Bay, and Hawaii, including a number of historically significant residences. Our reputation for rigor, craftsmanship, and attention to detail has made us a trusted collaborator of leading builders, interior designers, and long-standing clients. We’re passionate about our work, committed to excellence, and proud of the homes we create together.

ROLE OF PROJECT ARCHITECT

You’ll lead the design and delivery of residential work, including directing project staff. The qualified candidate will amplify the principal’s design vision; demonstrate zeal and acumen for the language of high-end architecture; communicate with polish and confidence; delegate and instruct succinctly and positively; and have a solid work ethic based on commitment, organization, clear communication, and acute attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have an established track record of producing work of very high quality on a consistent basis.

REQUIRED

• 7-10+ years architecture experience (licensure a plus, but not required)


• Fluency in the language and execution of high-end residential architecture


• Demonstrated success managing and prioritizing large, multi-faceted projects


• Superb communication skills - verbal, written and graphic


• Mastery of commonly used 2-D architectural software programs and office programs


• Bachelor’s degree in architecture


• US-based (must currently reside here and be authorized to work here)

OUR OPTIMAL CANDIDATE

• Navigates deftly between granular and big picture - the scale shift required for design refinement & efficient project management


• Has experience managing teams, including delegation, instruction, and positive motivation


• Has a proactive, shared-ownership approach to representing and developing the company


• Presents and communicates confidently and with polish, both inside & outside the company


• Takes and gives direction gracefully, with a focus on needs and interests


• Has familiarity with 3D modeling (SketchUp, Rhino)


• Has worked within the SF Bay Area (or a few other areas that typify our work)


• Has a healthy sense of humor & diverse interests to add to our friendly, dynamic atmosphere

BENEFITS

Health

Vision

401K with matching

Long-term disability

Fee reimbursement for passed ARE licensing exams