Project Architect V

CannonDesign; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,790 - 163,488; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending account options

Paid time off and flex-time schedules

401k plan

Employee perk programs

Job summary

A leading design firm is looking for an experienced Project Architect to lead technical aspects of complex projects in San Francisco. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring quality compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, a current Architectural Registration, and at least 10 years of experience, focusing on large-scale projects. The position offers a competitive salary range between $130,790 and $163,488 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related professional experience, including 5 in construction documentation.
• Experience on large, complex projects required.
• Must have advanced knowledge in discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team through all phases from pre-design to completion.
• Engage in Project Quality processes and manage project risks.
• Guide and mentor Project Architects.

Skills

Client leadership

Technical leadership

Quality focus

Building code knowledge

Business acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Current Architectural Registration in the United States

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be a high level specialist and will perform in a Project Architect role, responsible for leading the development of all technical aspects and content for large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects, coordinating work with all disciplines to ensure an integrated set of deliverables, and verifying compliance through team collaboration.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage critical path process to lead project team through all technical and production aspects from initial stages of pre-design through project completion.
• Lead the regular and ongoing engagement with the Office or Project Quality Leader for general and targeted project support.
• Lead the integration and development of all technical aspects and content of the work and translate them into our instruments of service.
• Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the bottom-line financial success and satisfy contractual obligations.
• Engage in and contributes to the Project Risk Assessment process including updates. Proactively identifies, communicates, mitigates, and resolves project-related issues.
• Guide and assist Project Architects in the development of Project Quality Plans and updates to effectively manage project Quality including phase milestone reviews and project pinups/technical charettes.
• Review the development of and lead the execution of the documentation strategy for each phase drawing document deliverable through the Cartooning process.
• Work in collaboration with Project Design Lead to manage/align design aspirations with client goals, project budget, schedule and team.
• Lead the translation of the project design intent through the technical documentation and construction phases to project completion.
• Lead the integration of the project’s building performance and sustainable design goals into a holistic design solution.
• Continuously monitor project documentation and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Guide and assist Project Architects in the Life Safety, Building and Energy Code analysis and compliance process for the project.
• Lead coordination of all disciplines with the architectural design intent.
• Collaborate with the Model Manager to monitor quality of the model processes, content, and deliverables.
• Lead the alignment of the contract documentation by working closely with the Project Specification Writer, verifying Project Manual content and its coordination with the drawings.
• Lead all aspects of the Construction Administration phase responsibilities including the timely response to RFIs and submittals.
• Monitor, train and direct the work of all project team members, focusing on technical quality and process standards.
• Meets established utilization target.
• May assist Office Quality Leader with other project Quality reviews.
• Supports office Quality efforts outside of direct project commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 10 years of related professional experience required. Experience must include 5 years in increasingly responsible roles in construction documentation on institutional and/or commercial projects and at least 3 years in a responsible role in construction administration on large institutional or commercial projects.
• Previous experience on large, complex projects.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Demonstrated focus on quality.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess business acumen.
• Must have strong client leadership skills.
• Must have strong technical leadership skills for production team.
• Must be capable of leading and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Must have advanced knowledge in discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.

The salary range for this position is $130790 to $163488 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.