Architectural Associate II Design & Construction - SFO

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Company Description

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PROVISIONAL (TPV)

This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service Examination process for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

• Application Opening: January 21, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  Apply immediately
  . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM, February 04, 2026.
• Compensation Range: $151,710– $184,418
• Recruitment : TPV-

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines.

As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal Year 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity.

SFO is more than an airport
— we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.

Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

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The Architectural Department at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a team of 10–15 architects dedicated to enhancing and maintaining the airport’s-built environment. The department operates under the Design and Construction Divisions, which also includes Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, Utilities, Construction Services and Project Management. Its primary focus is on renovations, design, and construction support. The team manages ground-up construction projects typically under 10,000 square feet, as well as interior improvements, and space reconfigurations.

The team collaborates closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including Facilities, Aviation Management, Revenue Developments, Airport Operations and design consultants, to deliver thoughtful, high-quality projects that prioritize operational efficiency and enhance passenger experience.

Under general direction of a registered architect, the incumbent performs comprehensive architectural duties to support and realize the projects of SFO’s Architectural Department.

• Prepares difficult design details and specifications and supervises the preparation of preliminary plans and detailed drawings for highly complex building projects.
• Reviews and coordinates the progress of the design work of consultant architects, engineers and other architectural personnel to ensure the drawings and specifications are properly coordinated.
• Prepares complex and difficult programming and planning documents and final architectural contract documents for a wide variety of projects.
• Checks and reviews, drawings and specifications prepared by consulting architects and engineers for conformance with prescribed standards, codes, and project goals and requirements.
• Prepares quantity take offs and construction budgets; prepares preliminary and final construction costs opinions and assists in establishing the size and scope of projects to meet budget parameters.
• May be required to perform important duties in connection with the architectural phases of interior design and construction management.
• Performs field observations of construction, renovation,…