Senior Project Architect

Perkins Eastman; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Perkins Eastman in San Francisco is looking for a motivated Project Architect to advance designs collaboratively from pre-schematic through occupancy. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing public sector projects and a strong knowledge of construction and building codes.

Responsibilities include developing design solutions, leading Revit documentation, supporting code analysis, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a hybrid work setting and a competitive salary range of $135k to $150k.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in architecture.
• Experience with public sector projects focused on civic, transit, and transportation.
• Proficiency in Revit and related modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present design options for projects.
• Lead documentation and technical detailing using Revit.
• Support building code analysis and agency reviews.
• Mentor junior staff and guide visualization efforts.

Skills

Revit fluency

Building codes knowledge

Construction detailing

Team leadership

Technical review

Education

Licensed Architect, California preferred

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

The Opportunity

Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in our San Francisco. We seek a highly motivated Project Architect to bring a combination of design talent and technical expertise to collaboratively advance designs from pre-schematic through occupancy. The individual will have an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients. This person will have a working knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, green building certifications and project delivery. They will bring a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet our clients’ aspirations and challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and present design and technical options for consideration by principals, teammates, consultants, clients, and agency stakeholders.
• Lead or support Revit-based documentation, consultant coordination, technical detailing, and interdisciplinary model coordination.
• Apply strong knowledge of building systems, Type I construction, construction detailing, building codes, accessibility requirements, zoning, agency standards, and referenced regulations.
• Support code analysis, agency review processes, and coordination with local and regional authorities having jurisdiction.
• Participate in owner, client, consultant, and agency meetings, representing Perkins Eastman with professionalism, clarity, and sound judgment.
• Coordinate with designers, project managers, consultants, and technical staff to advance high-quality project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and day‑to‑day leadership to junior staff.
• Support quality control, technical review, drawing coordination, and project delivery standards.
• Help guide visualization, modeling, and rendering efforts to communicate design intent clearly and effectively.
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture focused on design excellence, technical rigor, client service, and successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Min 8‑10 years of experience.
• Licensed Architect, California preferred.
• Experience managing or helping to lead complex public sector projects with a focus on civic, transit, transportation, and infrastructure.
• Meaningful experience with Type I construction is preferred.
• Advance design and technical solutions through all phases.
• Responsible for applicable regional agency reviews and building code analysis.
• Revit fluency required with working proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, and related modeling and visualization tools.
• Strong quality control and technical review skills.

What we offer you

• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Salary Range: $135k to $150k

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.