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Walker Warner Architects

$99K — $122K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Accredited degree in architecture
  • 5+ years of professional experience in high-end residential, hospitality, and workplace projects
  • Strong technical knowledge of Type V construction
  • 3D modeling/BIM proficiency (ArchiCAD preferred)
  • Effective verbal, written and graphic communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Manager in design development and detailing
  • Manage virtual building model production and accuracy
  • Coordinate with project team members, clients, and contractors
  • Assist in tracking budget and scheduling resources
  • Lead junior staff in creating presentation materials
  • Coach and mentor junior staff to enhance firm knowledge
  • Ensure adherence to quality assurance and control standards
  • Attend job site meetings and manage construction documentation

Benefits

  • Fully paid health benefits for employees
  • Profit sharing and employer 401(k) contributions
  • Generous paid time-off policy
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Support for candidates pursuing architecture licensure
Full Job Description
This position is based out of the San Francisco office and open to a hybrid schedule once onboarding and orientation is complete.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Support the Project Manager in development of the design and detailing
  • Manage the production, organization, coordination, thoroughness, and accuracy of the virtual building model and all documents in the drawing set
  • Communicate with and coordinate the efforts of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors and agency officials
  • Assist the Project Manager to track budget and schedule, anticipate required staff resources and organize workflow
  • Lead junior staff to produce presentation materials for client and agency presentations and other tasks required of the project
  • Coach and mentor junior staff, share experiences and lessons learned to increase the firm's common knowledge
  • Act as a champion for office standards (Quality Assurance and Quality Control)
  • Attend job site meetings, issue supplemental instructions and RFI responses, process submittals and shop drawing review during Construction Administration
  • Research and specify materials, products and systems

Qualifications
  • Accredited degree in architecture
  • At least five years of related professional experience, preferably including design and detailing experience on high-end custom residential, hospitality, and workplace projects
  • Advanced technical knowledge of Type V construction
  • Demonstrated 3D modeling/BIM proficiency (ArchiCAD preferred, but not required)
  • Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

Walker Warner offers a competitive compensation package including fully paid health benefits for employees, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, generous paid time-off and flexible spending accounts, plus so much more.

For 2025, the hiring base annual salary range for this position is $99,000 - $122,000. Any offer of compensation will be determined by a candidate's education, skills, and experience as assessed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio samples, with indication of your role on the projects submitted. We will acknowledge receipt of your information, but only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted directly.

Please no hard copies, drop-ins or telephone calls. Reposting this job description elsewhere is not permitted.

Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

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