Handel Architects · 9 hours ago
Project Architect
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expHandel Architects is a nationally recognized architecture firm specializing in innovative, sustainability-driven solutions that shape vibrant communities worldwide. They are seeking a Project Architect with a strong affinity for innovative façade design and emerging technologies to collaborate closely with Senior Project Architects and Project Managers across multiple concurrent projects.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with Senior Project Architects and Project Managers to advance design visions across multiple concurrent projects
Work directly with consultants and clients, contributing meaningfully to the delivery of thoughtful, well-executed, and inspiring buildings that enrich the urban environment
Play a key role in shaping building massing and façade concepts—from early feasibility and conceptual design through construction—ensuring design intent is carried through all phases of documentation and delivery
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of professional architectural experience across all project phases, from feasibility through construction
Professional degree in Architecture
Licensed Architect required; California licensure strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in façade design, building enclosure systems, and waterproofing detailing
Strong knowledge of zoning regulations, planning codes, and building codes
Proficiency in Revit required
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Proven experience producing coordinated and comprehensive construction document sets
Experience with Construction Administration and jobsite observations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client presentations
Highly organized, technically proficient, and detail-oriented
Ability to lead a design from concept through construction
Collaborative team player who contributes effectively in a studio environment
Experience mentoring and sharing knowledge across multiple staff levels
Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently
Preferred
Experience with medium- to large-scale multifamily residential projects preferred
Familiarity with LEED and GreenPoint Rated certification systems a plus
Experience with 3D modeling and rendering tools, including Rhino, SketchUp, V-Ray, and Grasshopper; familiarity with AI-enhanced design workflows a plus
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
Competitive PTO
401(k) with employer contribution
Professional development opportunities
Downtown office near Powell BART/Muni station
Calm, collaborative work environment
Company
Handel Architects
Handel Architects is an architecture & planning firm offering architectural, planning and designing services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Frank Fusaro
Partner
Glenn Rescalvo, FAIA
Partner
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