Senior Technical Designer - BIM & Sustainable Design Lead

som; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SOM, a global architecture, engineering and planning firm, is seeking a Senior Architect in San Francisco. You will lead portions of complex projects, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality drawings, models, and presentations.

The role emphasizes sustainability, integration of design criteria, and effective collaboration with consultants and clients. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, a professional architecture degree, and licensure; proficiency in Revit,

Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge and abilities.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region.
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software - Rhino and rendering software preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, sustainability, and integrated design.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively leads distinct portions of a Project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership.
• 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.
• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria.
• Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level.
• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of building materials, systems, codes, and construction techniques.
• Proactively checks and coordinates project documents for compliance with technical requirements.
• Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

3D rendering

Job description

SOM, a global architecture, engineering and planning firm, is seeking a Senior Architect in San Francisco. You will lead portions of complex projects, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality drawings, models, and presentations.

The role emphasizes sustainability, integration of design criteria, and effective collaboration with consultants and clients. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, a professional architecture degree, and licensure; proficiency in Revit,