Project Architect - Senior Living

SmithGroup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Educational reimbursement

3 weeks paid time off

8 federal holidays

Flexible time off

Job summary

SmithGroup in San Francisco seeks a Senior Architect to lead project teams, develop construction documents, and oversee construction administration. The candidate will mentor staff, manage project plans, and cultivate strong client relationships while coordinating with owners and consultants.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, architectural registration, and strong Revit skills, with LEED AP preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe tools is desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• Architectural Registration required.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems; able to engage with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Mentoring, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Revit; also helpful: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Experience leading architects and project teams.
• Understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction reviews, especially Residential and senior care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for complex projects.
• Prepare, coordinate, and finalize construction documents packages.
• Oversee day-to-day construction administration with contractors and consultants.
• Mentor junior staff and provide oversight of their work.
• Establish and execute project work plans and staffing.
• Develop trusted client relationships throughout the project.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
• Meet with owners and user groups to determine program requirements.

Skills

Mentoring

Client communication

Project leadership

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architectural Registration

LEED AP (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 15 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialists develop beautiful, sustainable, future‑focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed‑use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future – for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

Only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered.

Working with us, you will:

• Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for projects of complex nature (senior living, mixed‑use, multi‑family)
• Prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages
• Lead day‑to‑day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor, owner, and consultants to maintain project progress.
• Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the work performed by junior staff.
• Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
• Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• Architectural Registration required.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems; can successfully engage with professionals in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
• Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Revit required, proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign desired.
• Experience leading other architects and project teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review, with particular emphasis on Residential, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, OSHPD 2, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies for both Type I and Type V construction types.

Benefits

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and continuing educational reimbursement. We offer 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, with the option of purchasing additional time off, and pay for 8 federal holidays. We also offer an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays) to help with work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled?

SmithGroupJJR 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 or arrest/conviction records.