Senior Project Architect

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

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Francisco seeks a seasoned Technical Project Architect to lead client and team coordination, produce construction documents, and oversee the full design development lifecycle.

You will guide projects from concept through post-occupancy, review submittals and shop drawings, mentor junior staff, and maintain client relationships while ensuring code compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect.
• Licensed or registered architect.
• Mandatory Revit and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, construction, and structures.
• Ability to complete a full set of construction documents.
• Unrestricted right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination.
• Coordinate communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions for complex technical and design challenges.
• Maintain project manuals and specifications.
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews.
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and other construction-phase items.
• Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction.
• Detail commercial construction for buildings and interiors.
• Direct teams and organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
• Manage contracts and negotiate project scope and fees.
• Run the design development process and oversee drawing production through all phases.
• Lead projects through the full lifecycle, including post-occupancy.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors.
• Manage construction administration, including manuals, specs, and reviews.
• Collaborate with the general contractor toward issue resolution.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Mentor the next generation of architects.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

3dMax

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
Coordinate communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions for complex technical and design challenges
Maintain project manuals and specifications
Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and other construction-phase items
Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction
Detail commercial construction for buildings and interiors
Direct teams and organize, execute, and coordinate assignments
Manage contracts and negotiate project scope and fees
Run the design development process and oversee architectural drawing production through all phases
Lead projects through the full lifecycle, including post-occupancy
Coordinate consultants and contractors
Manage construction administration, including project manuals, specifications, and material and shop drawing reviews
Collaborate with the general contractor toward successful resolution of issues
Maintain and develop client relationships
Mentor the next generation of architects

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Licensed or registered architect
• Mandatory experience with Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, construction, and building structures
• Ability to complete a full set of construction documents
• Understanding of building construction for accurate, descriptive technical documents
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new relationships
• Effective oral and written communication with confidence and professionalism
• Exceptional organizational skills
• LEED accreditation is a plus
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
• Unrestricted right to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex architectural projects, including client and team coordination, technical guidance, and construction administration. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software and maintaining compliance with building codes and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Project Architect Experience
• Revit Proficiency
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Building Code Knowledge
• Leadership and Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Document Preparation
• Detail Commercial Construction
• Technical Documentation
• Project Manual Maintenance
• Construction Administration

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Client Relationship Management
• Mentoring Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Architect
• LEED Accreditation

Industry Keywords

• Building Codes
• Construction Standards
• Architectural Drawing Production
• Project Coordination
• Construction-phase Items

Tools & Technologies

• Bluebeam Revu
• SketchUp
• 3dMax
• Adobe Creative Suite
• MS Office