Senior Project Architect

About the role

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 26 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design". We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and present design and technical options for consideration by principals, teammates, consultants, clients, and agency stakeholders.
• Lead or support Revit-based documentation, consultant coordination, technical detailing, and interdisciplinary model coordination.
• Apply strong knowledge of building systems, Type I construction, construction detailing, building codes, accessibility requirements, zoning, agency standards, and referenced regulations.
• Support code analysis, agency review processes, and coordination with local and regional authorities having jurisdiction.
• Participate in owner, client, consultant, and agency meetings, representing Perkins Eastman with professionalism, clarity, and sound judgment.
• Coordinate with designers, project managers, consultants, and technical staff to advance high-quality project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day leadership to junior staff.
• Support quality control, technical review, drawing coordination, and project delivery standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture focused on design excellence, technical rigor, client service, and successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Min 8-10 years of experience.
• Licensed Architect, California preferred.
• Experience managing or helping to lead complex public sector projects with a focus on civic, transit, transportation, and infrastructure.
• Meaningful experience with Type I construction is preferred.
• Advance design and technical solutions through all phases.
• Responsible for applicable regional agency reviews and building code analysis.
• Revit fluency required with working proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, and related modeling and visualization tools.
• Strong quality control and technical review skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in architecture.
• Licensed Architect, preferred in California.
• Experience in managing or leading complex public sector projects, particularly in civic, transit, transportation, and infrastructure.
• Significant experience with Type I construction.
• Ability to develop and advance design and technical solutions through all phases of a project.
• Knowledge of applicable regional agency reviews and building code analysis.
• Proficiency in Revit and other modeling and visualization tools.
• Strong quality control and technical review skills.

Skills

• Design and technical problem-solving skills.
• Construction detailing and building codes expertise.
• Project management and coordination abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of sustainability principles and their integration into design.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) Options
PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Professional Development
Competitive salary

Pay

Salary Range: $135k to $150k
Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Schedule

Hybrid policy allowing flexibility for managing working days and hours to cater to diverse needs.

Benefits

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Company

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.