Senior Technical Architect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K matching

Hybrid/flexible schedules

Paid family leave

Reimbursement for professional licenses

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is seeking an experienced Architect to lead project portions with periodic supervision. Strong proficiency in Revit, BIM, and AutoCAD is essential.

The role includes responsibilities in project coordination and mentoring less experienced staff while ensuring compliance with technical requirements. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge.
• Transportation and/or healthcare experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems required.

Responsibilities

• Leads distinct portions of projects with supervision.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external teams.
• Checks and coordinates project documents for technical compliance.

Skills

Revit

BIM

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Construction management

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Actively leads distinct portions of a project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership.
• Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at the project level.
• Produces, coordinates and/or oversees presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.
• Effectively communicates internally with project teams and externally with consultants and clients through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of a small scale.
• Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office.
• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.
• Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies and effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
• Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to drawing set organization, details, dimensions, interdisciplinary coordination items, specifications coordination) for compliance with the project’s technical requirements.
• Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders while guiding and teaching less experienced staff.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential.
• Develops and/or manages, in collaboration with team members, a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.
• Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
• Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
• Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Transportation and/or healthcare experience preferred.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in Revit, BIM and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software – Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and other graphic software preferred.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, Construction Types I, II & IV, sustainability, and integrated design.
• Proficiency in various types of construction management and software preferred.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building code and ability to research and apply into technical construction documents.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance.
• Savings: 401K matching, pre‑tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs.
• Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in‑house career development.
• Compensation: typically ranges from $90,000 to $120,000, based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education.

We are a equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.