What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at 450 Architects?
Mission:
450 Architects is an award-winning design studio founded in 1996 and specializes in residential, educational, and civic architecture with an ethos of sustainable design and community engagement.
Vision:
We are looking for additional leadership for our public client projects.
Values:
We value teamwork, collaboration, empathy, and family.
Open Position:
450 Architects has an immediate opening for a Project Architect with 10 years’ experience in public library and educational facilities. The candidate must be a licensed California Architect with either USGBC LEED accreditation or Passive House Designer certification. Resident of Marin County, CA is highly desired.
Job Responsibilities:
Refining public client protocols; facilitating community engagement with clients, consultants, and community stakeholders; management of all phases of public client architectural design, bid and construction administration; coordination of staff and budgets; and coordination with 450 Architect’s Principals, clients, consultants and AHJ’s. A strong referral network is a plus.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar architectural position with a portfolio of public & private projects (designed and/or under construction).
- Ability to research and apply building codes and zoning ordinances. The candidate must be able to interpret regulations into architectural designs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to lead meetings and present designs, concepts, and problem solutions effectively.
- Well-developed and demonstrated problem solving abilities.
- Architectural design, management and graphic skills necessary for all phases of the project from pre-design through close-out.
- Knowledge of construction materials, design and evaluation of building assemblies, systems and detailing.
- Must be well versed in 2025 California Building Codes & knowledge of DSA review, approval and close-out procedures.
Compensation:
Competitive and commensurate with experience, portfolio, and written and verbal skills.
Benefits:
Flexible work hours
3-weeks paid vacation
1-week sick leave per San Francisco ordinance
Medical Insurance (Kaiser Gold or Blue Shield Platinum)
401k with safe harbor contribution
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000