Senior Project Architect

American Institute of Architecture Students; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IA Interior Architects in San Francisco seeks a Senior Projects Architect to lead the technical aspects of new construction and base building projects, guiding design development through construction documents. You will ensure technical excellence, coordinate building systems, and uphold firm standards while supporting project delivery from concept to construction.

Applicants should have a graduate degree in architecture or design, 8+ years of corporate interior experience, and a licensed

Qualifications

• Graduate of architecture or design school.
• 8+ years of corporate interior design project experience.
• Licensed Architect.

Responsibilities

• Ensures technical adherence to office and firm-wide standards by providing technical viewpoint on ground-up and base building projects.
• Directs staff to complete construction documents for full building scope including core, shell, and site elements.
• Reviews CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, structural coordination, building systems, codes, zoning, and ADA requirements.
• Works with design staff to provide technical solutions for complex building systems, envelope detailing, and site coordination challenges.
• Manages coordination with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and specialty consultants.
• Manages contract administration budget; informs PM/client of variances.
• Manages the work of other technical staff; provides feedback on work.
• Organizes and conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements and project goals.
• Participates in permitting submissions and responds to agency review comments.
• Reviews RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure alignment with design intent.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Project leadership

Building systems

Codes & ADA

Construction Docs

Contract administration

Education

Architecture/Design degree

8+ years interior design experience

Licensed Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

The Senior Projects Architect leads and manages the technical aspects of new construction and base building projects. Provides design and technical support throughout project administration, design development, and construction documents phases.

This role ensures technical excellence, coordination of building systems, and adherence to firm standards while supporting overall project delivery from concept through construction.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures technical adherence to office and firm-wide standards by providing technical viewpoint on ground-up and base building projects
• Directs staff to complete construction documents (CDs) for full building scope including core, shell, and site elements
• Reviews CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, structural coordination, building systems, codes, zoning, and accessibility requirements
• Works with design staff to provide technical solutions for complex building systems, envelope detailing, and site coordination challenges
• Manages coordination with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and specialty consultants
• Manages contract administration budget. Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs PM and/or client of any potential variances
• Manages the work of other technical staff. Oversees tasks and provides feedback on work
• Organizes and conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements and project goals
• Participates in permitting submissions and responds to agency review comments
• Reviews RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure alignment with design intent

Education & Work Experience

• Graduate of architecture or design school.
• 8+ years’ work experience on corporate interior design projects.
• Licensed Architect

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of design principles and standards.
• Advanced interior architecture detailing skills.
• Expert interior architecture detailing skills
• Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes, and ADA requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of space requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration.
• Advanced Revit skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead junior staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 based on education, licensing and relevant industry experience