Senior Living Project Architect - Lead & Deliver

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 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.