Project Architect

MWA Architects is seeking a talented licensed architect to join our growing Infrastructure design studio in the SF Financial District. Our team is dedicated to designing sustainable, resilient, and beautiful public infrastructure facilities across California. We work with great clients and consultants, be they engineers, districts, or municipalities, and build lasting relationships through strong project collaboration.

We are looking for a responsible, enthusiastic, and well‑organized individual with the ability to effectively communicate with fellow team members, clients, and consultants. You will bring attention to detail and the drive to successfully guide projects through design and construction. We are looking for an individual who is comfortable working across a range of building scales, construction types, and architectural styles.

MWA fosters a diverse, dynamic, and engaging work environment, and we seek applicants who will contribute to a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Please apply on our Paylocity Job Opportunities portal:

• Coordinate with studio directors and project managers to schedule and prioritize project assignments.
• Assist project teams in the development of design concepts and technical detailing for individual buildings and multi‑building campuses.
• Oversee and review technical documents for standards, code compliance, constructability, and industry best practices.
• Maintain relationships with project subconsultants and oversee multi‑discipline drawing coordination.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and offer guidance on assigned tasks.
• Research building assemblies, materials, and products and assist in the development of related specification data and construction details.
• Participate in construction administration tasks, including site visits throughout California and QC reviews of submittal and RFI responses.

• Architecture licensure in California. Oregon, Nevada, and/or Washington state license is also desirable. You may be requested to sign and stamp construction documents that have been developed under your responsible control.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Minimum eight years of experience within a small to medium‑size firm/studio environment with at least two years of experience in highly technical project types such as industrial, administration offices, control rooms, laboratories, health care, maintenance facilities, public works, or transportation facilities.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Ability to work in person Tue-Thu in the SF office. A hybrid schedule is currently offered and is subject to team needs.

• At MWA Architects, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $110,000 and $125,000, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, licensure, and years of experience.
• MWA offers a competitive salary and compensation package including paid time off (PTO), nine paid holidays, and an employer-matched 401K.
• We offer a benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary benefit plans, and short-term and long-term disability.

You will receive support in your professional development through continuing education opportunities, assistance with professional accreditations, and leadership growth.

At MWA Architects, we approach each project with a holistic design vision comprised of aesthetics, performance, and constructability. Our primary markets focus on humanity’s essential needs – housing to support our well-being, and access to healthy infrastructure – however, we pursue various project types, all integral to a thriving community. Our work’s common thread is the deliberate undertaking of challenging projects with complex and diverse stakeholder needs, as these opportunities often inspire creativity and innovation.

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