Job Opportunity:  Architect

Annual Salary Compensation:   $169,754 – $206,440

Link to Apply:  Architect – (5268) – Design & Construction – Architecture – SFO – (157064) TPV

Did you know that the Architectural team at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hiring an Architect?

With a team of 10-15 passionate architects, the team works diligently to continue enhancing, and maintaining, the airport’s-built environment.

They work under the Design and Construction Divisions. These include Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, Utilities, Construction Services and even Project Management. Primary focuses can range from renovations, to design, all the way to construction support.

When it comes to management, there’s a particular focus on ground-up construction projects, typically under 10,000 square feet. When we take a look inside, we see a focus shift. Interior improvements. Space reconfigurations. And more, take center stage.

Collaboration is also key. They work closely with a wide range of stakeholders: Facilities, Aviation Management, Revenue Developments, Airport Operations, and Design Consultants. This atmosphere provides thoughtful, high-quality projects that put operational efficiency, and passenger experience, at the forefront.

Apply today using the link above to become a part of this wonderful Architecture team at SFO!

Essential Duties:

• Provides comprehensive project planning and coordination services, including maintaining client relationships, support of contract negotiation and administration, public and user group presentations, and maintenance of budgets and schedules for the assigned projects. The Architect also participates in the professional development of subordinate staff.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of complex and difficult conceptual, schematic and detailed design, through final architectural contract documents, bidding and supplemental documents, preliminary and final construction cost estimates, project schedules and budgets for a wide variety of construction and maintenance projects.
• Prepares and facilitates communication between engineering disciplines, clients, agencies, consultants and contractors. Prepares and conducts presentations to clients, public interest groups and Commissions.
  Participates in the preparation of Proposals for Services and agreements with clients and consulting architects and engineers.
• Participates in the leadership of the Department, Bureau and section (or workgroup where assigned) and in the supervision, training and mentoring of subordinate staff and establishing goals for annual work plans and professional development.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of project programming, and summaries of the size and scope of projects and contracts, including cost estimates. Researches, analyzes and interprets regulatory requirements; facilitates project approvals and permits from regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates the preparation of environmental impact statements feasibility studies and reports for architectural projects.
• Researches and analyzes project data; selects and specifies building systems, materials and finishes.
  Plans, distributes and coordinates work by staff; coordinates the work of multiple design and engineering disciplines, checks drawings and specifications prepared by staff, consulting Architects and Engineers for conformance with prescribed federal and state standards, project design criteria and codes.
• Examines, analyzes and makes recommendations on submitted construction bids and consultant qualifications and proposals; reviews and analyzes contract modifications and makes recommendations accordingly.
  Reviews and checks contractors’ correspondence, reports, change order requests, payment requests and submittals including shop drawings, material samples and substitutions to insure contract compliance and conformity with the design intent.
• Coordinates with contractors, construction managers, inspectors, project managers, and code officials; conducts field observation of work in progress to assure contract compliance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the architectural field, including architectural design, architectural detailing, construction documents, programming, preliminary cost budgeting, specification coordination and review, and construction administration. This experience must include four (4) years serving as a job captain or project leader, and two (2) years of verifiable experience as a licensed architect in the State of California. (Experience in lower-level classes (i.e., 5260, 5261, 5265, or 5266) is considered qualifying.)

License and Certification:

• Possession of a license to practice architecture in the State of California issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

NOTES:

A valid out-of-state driver’s license is acceptable during the application process. A valid California driver’s license must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout employment

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience serving as Project Architect, with strong proficiency in preparing concept and schematic design drawings, presentation materials, construction documents, specifications, and detailing—preferably for interior and aviation-related projects.
• Proven construction administration experience across various building typologies, with a focus on small-scale and interior renovation work.
• Highly proficient in Revit for drafting and design coordination.
• Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary project teams of 5-10 members.
• Experience working with a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  Understanding and practical knowledge of San Francisco and California Building Codes.
• Understanding and practical knowledge of San Francisco Administrative Code.
  Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, including Lumion, Photoshop, Acrobat, In-Design and Illustrator.
• LEED accreditation or demonstrated experience with Title 24 Energy Code and Net Zero Energy Buildings is a plus.
• Experience in managing project budgets, cost forecast and schedules