Project Architect - Workplace

Perkins&Will; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan and paid time/休

Professional development stipend

Performance-based bonuses

Firmwide affinity groups

Studio initiatives and events

Job summary

Perkins&Will is seeking a Project Architect for workplace interiors in San Francisco. You will lead technical development and documentation across multiple projects, ensuring designs align with standards and client goals.

You'll manage phases from concept to closeout, coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants, review code and accessibility compliance, and mentor junior designers in a collaborative studio of 120+ professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline.
• Active architectural license (California licensure strongly preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in commercial or workplace interiors and full project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in different phases.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit.
• Deep knowledge of the California Building Code, accessibility (CBC 11B/ADA).
• Experience leading consultant coordination and production of construction documents.
• Clear, decisive communication and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and documentation of workplace interiors projects, producing coordinated, constructible drawings and specifications.
• Manage multiple projects across phases from concept through construction administration and closeout.
• Own quality: review deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and design intent; address QC comments.
• Coordinate internal disciplines and external consultants (MEP, structural, lighting, AV/IT, sustainability).
• Manage building code, accessibility, and zoning reviews; coordinate submissions with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Lead construction administration: submittals, RFIs, field observation, reporting, closeout.
• Explain technical decisions to clients and project managers with regard to design, schedule, and fee impact.
• Partner with Project Managers and studio leadership on planning, workflows, schedules, and staffing.
• Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews; participate in design reviews and pin-ups.
• Mentor junior architects and designers; foster healthy project teams.
• Stay current on building technology, interior systems, and materials.

Skills

Architecture licensure

Project management

Revit

Communication

Coordination

Code knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Rhino/Grasshopper

Enscape

V-Ray

Lumion

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

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Project Architect - Workplace

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

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San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROJE006127

At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe design can enhance lives and make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it’s a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community.

That philosophy shapes how we work, too. Our Living Design approach builds sustainability, health, resilience, and equity into every project as a baseline, not an upgrade. As the Project Architect, you'll operate confidently with minimal oversight across the broad scope of our Interiors projects, including global tech portfolio clients, design-driven healthcare environments, and state-of-the-art lab facilities. You’ll join a 120+ person collaborative studio where architects and interior designers work side by side and expect to learn from each other.

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical development and documentation of workplace interiors projects, producing coordinated, constructible drawings and specifications aligned with Perkins&Will standards
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across phases, from concept through construction administration and closeout
• Own quality: review deliverables at each phase for accuracy, completeness, constructability, contractual obligations, and design intent, and resolve QC comments
• Coordinate internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape) and external consultants, including MEP, structural, lighting, AV/IT, and sustainability
• Manage regulatory review for building code, accessibility, and zoning, and coordinate submissions with authorities having jurisdiction
• Lead construction administration: submittals, RFIs, field observation and reporting, and project closeout
• Explain technical decisions to clients and project managers in terms of design, schedule, and fee impact
• Partner with Project Managers and studio leadership on planning, workflows, schedules, and staffing
• Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews, and participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups
• Mentor junior architects and designers and help build healthy, well-functioning project teams
• Stay current on evolving building technology, interior systems, and materials

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline required. (Master's welcome)
• Active architectural license (California licensure strongly preferred)
• 8+ years of experience, with a strong focus on commercial or workplace interiors and full project delivery
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in different phases at the same time
• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• Deep working knowledge of the California Building Code, accessibility requirements (CBC 11B and ADA), and Bay Area permitting
• Demonstrated experience leading consultant coordination and producing high-quality construction documents
• Clear, decisive communication and a collaborative approach to leading teams

Nice to Have

• Core and shell experience
• LEED AP, WELL AP, or another Living Design accreditation, or a genuine interest in earning one (All designers are required to achieve a sustainability certification within 6 months of hire.)
• Rhino/Grasshopper, visualization tools (Enscape, V-Ray, Lumion), and Adobe Creative Cloud

What You’ll GetSalary 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 CommitmentOur 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.

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)

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.

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