Senior Project Architect: S&T Document Coordinator

Perkins&Will; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development stipend

Continuing education time

Performance-based bonuses

Affinity groups

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Perkins&Will's San Francisco studio—a 100-person team within a 3,000-person global firm—seeks a Senior Project Architect adept at technical detailing and coordinating complex documents for lab sciences projects.

You will own the drawing set, lead QA/QC reviews, coordinate with MEP consultants, and serve as the client’s technical voice. The role offers growth, mentorship, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related discipline, required.
• Architectural license.
• 8–10+ years S&T lab planning experience, vivarium experience a plus.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• One Living Design accreditation: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the drawing set of a complex, multi-discipline Lab Sciences building.
• Direct project documentation and drawing production, and lead QA/QC reviews at every phase for accuracy, constructability, and completeness.
• Coordinate architecture, interior design, and lab planning with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process engineering consultants.
• Serve as the technical voice to the client, translating programmatic requirements to building systems.
• Manage regulatory review and AHJ submissions for code, life safety, and hazardous materials.
• Run construction contract administration on technically complex builds.
• Mentor staff to grow their judgment on technically demanding project types.
• Stay current on lab planning standards, containment strategies, and building tech.

Skills

Technical documentation

Coordination across disciplines

Client communication

QA/QC leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Architectural license

LEED GA within 6 months

Living Design accreditation options

Tools

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Enscape/Lumion/VRay

3D printing/laser cutting

Ladybug/Climate Studio

Job description

Our SF studio, 100 people inside a 3,000-person global firm, is growing our life sciences, biotech, and advanced research pipeline and needs a Senior Project Architect who is adept at technical detailing and complex document coordination.

This role is part team management, part QA/QC. You live and breathe the drawing set, ensuring that all partners are aligned and the documentation is correct.

What You’ll Own

• Manage the drawing set of a complex, multi-discipline state of the art Lab Sciences building.
• Direct project documentation and drawing production, and lead QA/QC reviews at every phase for accuracy, constructability, and completeness, with particular attention to MEP-intensive lab spaces.
• Own QA adherence to Perkins&Will standards across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate architecture, interior design, and lab planning with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process engineering consultants into one functioning team.
• Serve as the technical voice to the client, particularly research and facilities stakeholders who need a translator between programmatic requirements and building systems.
• Manage regulatory review and AHJ submissions for building code, life safety, and hazardous materials, along with the specific permitting complexity of lab and research occupancies.
• Run construction contract administration effectively on technically complex builds where a missed detail has operational consequences for the client’s science.
• Stay current on lab planning standards, containment strategies, and building technology relevant to Science & Tech work.
• Mentor staff in a way that grows their judgment on technically demanding project types.

What You’ll Bring

Technical range

• Deep technical documentation knowledge of building, zoning, and energy code fluency, plus familiarity with lab planning standards, vivariums and hazardous materials requirements.
• Highly detailed with the ability to manage coordination of multiple disciplines and partners.
• Consultant coordination across mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines.
• Client communication that doesn't require a translator.

Software

• Advanced Revit
• Rhino/Grasshopper for conceptual and computational modeling
• Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop)
• Enscape, Lumion, or V-Ray for visualizationPhysical modeling: 3D printing, laser cutting
• Environmental analysis tools such as Ladybug/Climate Studio a plus

Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline, required
• Architectural license
• 8-10+ yrs S&T lab planning experience, vivarium experience a plus
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• One Living Design accreditation of your choosing: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

What You’ll Get

Salary range: $128,800–$189,300, 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 Commitment

Our 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.

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.

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)