Project Architect - Walker Warner
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
**Firm Description - Project Architect**
Walker Warner Architects, an award-winning firm based in San Francisco, boasts a team of over 70 professionals dedicated to residential, winery, and hospitality projects across California, Hawaii, and other Western states. We prioritize design excellence, project management, and client service, tailoring our work to each client's unique needs. Our collaborative and supportive environment fosters continuous learning, and we actively assist candidates in their journey to licensure. Located in SoMa, our office is easily accessible via major transit systems.
For more about our projects, visit us on LinkedIn or Instagram @walkerwarnerarchitects.
This position is based in our San Francisco office with a hybrid schedule available post-onboarding.
**Primary Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with the Principal in Charge, Senior Project Manager, and clients on design development.
- Lead project teams, clients, and consultants with minimal oversight.
- Oversee BIM model production and drawing coordination for presentations and construction.
- Guide junior staff in creating presentation materials and project tasks.
- Mentor junior staff, sharing knowledge and experiences.
- Independently manage project delivery plans, budgets, and schedules, providing updates as needed.
- Research and specify materials and systems.
- Champion office standards for quality assurance.
- Attend job site meetings and manage construction administration tasks.
**Qualifications**
- Accredited degree in architecture.
- Minimum seven years of relevant experience, ideally in high-end residential and hospitality projects.
- California State Architect's license preferred.
- Strong technical architecture knowledge, especially in Type V construction.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling/BIM (ArchiCAD preferred).
- Ability to lead and develop junior team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
**Compensation and Benefits**
We offer a competitive compensation package, including fully paid health benefits, profit sharing, 401(k) contributions, generous PTO, and flexible spending accounts.
The base annual salary for this position ranges from $116,000 to $136,000, determined by education, skills, and experience.
**How to Apply**
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio, indicating your role in the projects. We will acknowledge receipt but will only contact candidates under consideration.
No hard copies, drop-ins, or calls, and reposting this job description is prohibited.
If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
**Diversity**
Walker Warner is an e-Verify organization. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
**COVID-19 Vaccination**
We encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.
**Physical Requirements**