Overview::
HGA’s San Francisco Healthcare team is seeking a talented and ambitious Project Architect with project management experience, excellent communication, presentation, time management, and interpersonal skills to join our San Francisco Bay Area practice.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Senior Designers, Project Managers and other Project Architects to develop non-routine and complex design concepts that meet our clients needs and deadlines. The ideal candidate will lead the development of technical documentation and have multiple opportunities for client interaction, maintaining our commitment to design and quality across all project types.
Why HGA?
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a leading architectural firm known for its innovative designs and collaborative practice.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
- Impactful Projects: Engage in meaningful healthcare projects that make a positive impact in the Northern California region.
In this role you will::
Design
- Understand and contribute to the project’s design philosophy. Provide major input in developing design and building performance strategies and convey these effectively to team members.
Leadership
- Lead project teams to develop complete document sets based on the project phase. Provide technical design input and solutions to project challenges, supporting the overall design concept.
Technical Oversight
- Oversee technical design efforts, detailed design development, project coordination, and quality control during all project phases, collaborating closely with the Senior Designer. Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Actively collaborate with and coordinate the work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals. Set an example for team effort through the spirit of cooperation while directing, organizing, and mentoring junior staff.
Documentation
- Contribute to the preparation of design documents and lead the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases. Ensure complete, accurate, and coordinated project documentation.
Construction Administration
- Perform construction administration duties, including reviewing shop drawings, material samples, RFIs, RFPs, and change orders for conformance with design.
You will need to have::
- Bachelors degree in Architecture required
- Architectural registration required
- OSHPD experience required
- LEED accreditation preferred
- 8 to 10 years of experience, including work on small to large-scale projects. Understanding of the healthcare industry, especially in areas of clinical innovation, operational improvement, planning, and strategic positioning for complex hospital systems
- Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other graphic tools desired. Expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products needed
- Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills
- Experience with Lean and Evidence-based design is a plus. Experience with alternative delivery methods (IPD, Design Build, IFOA) preferred
Salary Information::
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGAs robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $95,000 – $121,000
Additional Information::
HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us here.
Equity
Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.
Sustainability
We are committed to meeting our clients sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.
Application Requirements
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