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AIA SAN FRANCISCO

Project Architect (10-15 yrs)

AIA SAN FRANCISCO, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Project Architect

We are seeking a full-time professional with 10-15 years of architectural experience to join Siegel & Strain and lead projects from conceptual design through construction administration. As a member of our team, you will work to advance design and technical excellence in alignment with Siegel & Strain’s values and mission.

About Siegel & Strain Architects (S&S)

Siegel & Strain Architects advances sustainable design through holistic and integrated design thinking, research, collaboration, and the use of forward-looking materials and systems. A mission-driven practice, we are committed to using architecture as a means of improving communities and addressing climate change. Our portfolio includes civic and education projects; local, regional, and national parks; camps and retreat centers; affordable housing; and reuse of existing buildings. We are a woman-owned architectural firm with a staff of 27, located in Emeryville, California. More information about Siegel & Strain can be found at www.siegelstrain.com.

Qualifications and Skills:

Licensed (or in the process of obtaining a license) Architect in California or NCARB certified

A degree in architecture from an accredited architecture program

10-15 years professional experience running/leading projects through all phases

Strong knowledge of architectural detailing

Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills

Strong communication, teamwork and collaboration skills

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Office, Google and the Adobe Creative Suite

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing all aspects of projects, including planning, design, production of construction documents and construction administration

Manage consultant coordination and project team

Research and iterate design solutions

Provide mentorship and technical resources in all phases of design and construction

Work effectively as both a team member and independently

Coach and mentor project team staff

Manage budget, schedule and contracts

Work Style, Hours, Compensation and Benefits

We strive to create a healthy work/life balance, a collaborative work environment and a diverse and vibrant work force. We understand the varied work/life challenges of our staff and remain flexible to address individual needs.

Full-time employment at 40 hours per week

Typical office hours fall between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm

Our mandatory in-office workdays are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. All staff have the option of working remotely on Mondays and Fridays

Salary range is $100 – $120k, and is based on skills, experience, and internal equity

Benefits include medical and life insurance, FSA, 401k retirement plan, professional development allowance, licensure bonus, family leave supplement, and commuter benefits

We offer 15 days of personal time off and nine holidays annually

Full-time employees can opt for an alternative work week option that allows an 8.5-hour workday in exchange for an additional 15 days off each year

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume and portfolio in pdf format to resume@siegelstrain.com with “Project Architect” in the email subject line. In your cover letter, please address the following questions:

Given your professional and personal goals, why are you interested in working for us?

How do you see yourself contributing to our practice?

We will review applicant materials and contact qualified candidates to schedule a conversation. Our goal is to have a new Project Architect start in October. We are unable to respond to phone inquiries.

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