Walker Warner Architects is an award-winning San Francisco firm with a staff of 70+ that has completed many residential, winery and hospitality projects in California, Hawaii and other Western states. Our work is tailored to the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management and superior service. We believe in collaboration, continuous learning and sharing, and actively support candidates on the path to become licensed architects. Our office is friendly and spirited, with regular social gatherings, field trips and design-focused presentations. We are conveniently located in SoMa within walking distance of all major transit systems.
For more information about our projects and firm, please visit us onLinkedIn or on Instagram at @walkerwarnerarchitects.
This position is based out of the San Francisco office and open to a hybrid schedule once onboarding and orientation is complete.
Primary Responsibilities
Proactively partner with the Principal in Charge, Senior Project Manager or Project Director and Clients in the development of design; significantly contributing towards the design of the project
Confidently lead the efforts of all project team members, clients, consultants, contractors and agency officials, working with the Principal in Charge and with limited oversight from the Project Director
Successfully lead the production, organization and coordination of the BIM model and drawing set as required for presentations, agency approvals and construction
Direct 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
Proactively and largely independently, develop and track project delivery plan, staffing, budget and schedule, while providing regular key status updates to Principal in Charge and Project Director as needed
Research and specify materials, products and systems
Act as a champion for office standards (Quality Assurance and Quality Control)
Attend job site meetings, oversee RFI responses, submittals and shop drawing review during Construction Administration
Compensation and Benefits
Walker Warner Architects 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.
The hiring base annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $141,000. 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 on our Careers Page. 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.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Human Resources at jobposting@walkerwarner.com.
Diversity
Walker Warner is an e-Verify organization. We value diversity and know that diverse workplaces lead to a culture of innovation and more successful business outcomes. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
COVID-19 Vaccination
We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical and religious reasons.)
Qualifications
Accredited degree in architecture
At least seven years of related professional experience, preferably including design and detailing experience on high-end custom residential, hospitality, and workplace projects
California State Architect’s license preferred
Demonstrated ability and strong command of broad and deep technical architecture knowledge; technical knowledge of Type V construction is strongly preferred
Demonstrated 3D modeling/BIM proficiency (ArchiCAD preferred, but not required)
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and develop junior staff team members
Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Walker Warner is a full service architectural firm specializing in custom residential and estate design, as well as winery, commercial office and recreation club design in the Western United States and Hawaii. Founded in 1989 by Brooks Walker and Greg Warner, today the firm is led by Brooks and Greg in collaboration with principals Mike McCabe and Kathy Scott. We pride ourselves on creating meaningful architectural works, as well as continuously evolving and challenging our design capabilities. Our rigorous design approach ensures that every project receives the highest level of attention and service with each principal playing an active role in shaping the design direction.
Our process-driven approach creates a collaborative studio environment that leverages the strengths of each team member, drawing upon years of collective expertise and knowledge. Together, our principals, along with our seasoned project managers and architectural staff, form deeply creative and effective solutions to the toughest challenges. Our collaborative process guarantees we develop an appropriate design aesthetic for each architectural work that perfectly matches the unique attributes of the projec...t and site. We also believe in developing close relationships with our clients, who are highly engaged throughout the design process, often becoming integral to our team.