Project Architect – Flad Architects

Job Position Title: Project Architect

Agency/firm: Flad Architects

Job Description: Overview

If you enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative environment that celebrates each person’s ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad is a national architectural firm with ten offices across the country. With expertise in the Science & Technology, Higher Education, and Developer markets, our Flad San Diego team of creative, intelligent, energetic people help our clients tackle the issues that change people’s lives.

How will your days be spent:

-Responsible for leadership, management, and coordination of project team members and consultants from project inception through completion.
-Work with the Project Manager to lead and mentor team members and consultants while representing the firm to the client. Manage project consultant coordination and relationships.
-Ensure the client’s vision, goals, and objectives are understood by all team members and consultants. Implement design requirements through documentation and construction, maintaining design intent and integration of specific pieces of the project.
-Gain increased responsibility for the technical planning and execution of project documents, including the quality, organization, and content. Assist project leadership with team debriefings and communicate lessons learned.
-Deliver design-sensitive projects on schedule and within budget while making authoritative decisions and recommendations of significant impact related to the project.
-May be responsible for participating in and leading client presentations. Participate in and conduct internal project team meetings and begin to lead technical and consultant meetings.

What you bring to this role

Experience:

-Minimum of ten years of architectural experience, with at least five years of recent Project Architect experience on relevant, large-scale projects leading multi-disciplinary teams required.
-Experience with one of Flad's market segments preferred.
-Excellent presentation, written, verbal, and graphics communication skills essential.

Software:

-Revit proficiency required.
-Previous experience with AutoCAD preferred.

Education:

-Professional degree in architecture required.
-Professional registration required.
-Sustainability accreditation preferred.

Flad offers a wide range of benefits, including:

-Health, dental, and vision insurance
-Generous paid time off and paid holidays
-Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits, including mass transit and parking; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement
-Hybrid work environment

Annual base salary range is currently: $100,000 - $140,000. Actual starting salary will be within that range, and is dependent upon job-related education, knowledge, and experience.

Flad Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Flad will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at humanresources@flad.com.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: -Minimum of ten years of architectural experience, with at least five years of recent Project Architect experience on relevant, large-scale projects leading multi-disciplinary teams required.
-Revit proficiency required.
-Professional degree in architecture required.
-Professional registration required.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

How to Apply: Please apply online at https://external-fladarchitects.icims.com/jobs/2054/project-architect/job.

Your website: https://www.flad.com/home.php

Key Contact & Title: Kristi Fillner, Human Resources

Architect – Flad Architects

Job Position Title: Architect

Agency/firm: Flad Architects

Job Description: Overview

If you enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative environment that celebrates each person’s ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad is a national architectural firm with ten offices across the country. With expertise in the Science & Technology, Higher Education, and Developer markets, our Flad San Diego team of creative, intelligent, energetic people help our clients tackle the issues that change people’s lives.

How will your days be spent:

-Assist with technical planning and execution of projects from inception through completion on schedule and within budget.
-Begin to take a more active role in directing, mentoring, and reviewing work of team members and consultants.
-Responsible for aspects of construction management including site visits, communication, and documentation to ensure successful completion of projects.
-Coordinate specification component of contract documents and how it relates to the construction process.
-Prepare presentation materials such as drawings and models. Participate in client presentations and/or meetings, presenting ideas and solutions.

What you bring to this role

Experience:

-Minimum of five years of architectural experience, working with multi-disciplinary teams on relevant projects required.
-Experience with one of Flad's market segments preferred.
-Portfolio that demonstrates a high level of skill in design thinking and presentation media required.

Software:

-Proficiency in Revit and Rhino and/or SketchUp required.
-Experience with AutoCAD, 3D rendering software, Grasshopper, Dynamo, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Education:

-Professional degree in architecture required.
-Professional registration required.
-Sustainability accreditation preferred.

Interested candidates should submit samples along with their resume. Portfolios (up to 1mb) should be uploaded with resume if there is no portfolio link.

Flad offers a wide range of benefits, including:

-Health, dental, and vision insurance
-Generous paid time off and paid holidays
-Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits, including mass transit and parking; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement
-Hybrid work environment

Annual base salary range is currently: $78,000 - $120,000. Actual starting salary will be within that range, and is dependent upon job-related education, knowledge, and experience.

Flad Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Flad will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at humanresources@flad.com.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: -Minimum of five years of architectural experience, working with multi-disciplinary teams on relevant projects required.
-Portfolio that demonstrates a high level of skill in design thinking and presentation media required.
-Proficiency in Revit and Rhino and/or SketchUp required.
-Professional degree in architecture required.
-Professional registration required.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: $78,000 - $120,000

How to Apply: Please apply online at https://external-fladarchitects.icims.com/jobs/2053/architect/job.

Your website: https://www.flad.com/home.php

Key Contact & Title: Kristi Fillner, Human Resources

Senior Planner – HBG Design

Job Position Title: Senior Planner

Agency/firm: HBG Design

Job Description: HBG Design seeks a Senior Planner who will impact our nationally recognized design practice by demonstrating their talent and creative vision. Take your career to the next level, influencing challenging projects in an innovative, collaborative multi-office work environment.

Position Overview:
The Senior Planner will work alongside architects, interior designers, and technical professionals across HBG’s three offices, which include Dallas, San Diego, CA, and Memphis, TN. You will be responsible for creating, maintaining, reviewing, and administering design schedule and plans of large-scale hospitality projects and communicating the schedule to project teams in all HBG office locations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing staff, managing client relationships, and promoting design innovation, research, and creativity. The Senior Planner functions in many ways as a collaborator, director, orchestrator, coach, and quality controller of the designer’s work.

Position Responsibilities:
• Develop plans ensuring the project meets the requirements expressed in the proposal, working closely with project leadership, clients, and consultants.
• Manage the evolution of master plan to develop the architectural language for the project.
• Conduct workshops and online surveys to receive community input.
• Ensure design is compatible with building program, market studies, and client’s goals and requirements.
• Contribute to larger projects in a design or technical role.
• Ability to take on Project Architect responsibilities for small scale roles.
• Provide opportunities for designers to learn, grow, and be challenged professionally. Ensure knowledge is being transferred to younger designers and that they have the right tools and training.
• Create a final report based on input from all consultant teams.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Qualifications:
• 10 years minimum practical experience with a focus on planning for an architecture firm.
• Bachelor’s degree required in planning, architecture, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of planning.
• Experience in Coordinating and managing all master planning project efforts and serving as primary client liaison.
• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, historic preservation, civic government, commercial, or sustainable design principles and resiliency.
• Experience in construction processes.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research, and data collection.
• Effective writing techniques.
• Knowledge of computer programs and applications, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications for econometric or transportation modeling, and database management.
• GIS programs and applications.
• Experience with architectural project delivery/execution and ability to work with the Project Manager to supervise the team’s design and technical delivery.

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and portfolio and turn in an application on our website.

Your website: https://hbg.design/careers/available-positions/

Key Contact & Title: Kelly Grecco, Recruiting Manager, kgrecco@hbg.design

Architect – HBG Design

Job Position Title: Architect

Agency/firm: HBG Design

Job Description: HBG Design is seeking a skilled Architect to contribute to the design and delivery of the firm’s hospitality and entertainment projects. The position will assist in preparing architectural designs and construction documents and serve as a bridge between the firm’s design and construction documentation functions.

The Successful Candidate:
If you are looking for an exciting new place to grow, HBG Design is seeking an experienced Architect with the ability to work independently to deliver high-caliber projects and help manage others in building their skills in project documentation and design solutions. This position requires a specialized understanding of building materials, construction methods and costs, and the ability to interact and appropriately apply building codes and regulations. The successful candidate will also possess high level analytical and problem-solving skills.

Position Responsibilities:
• Work closely with project teams to translate design concepts into cost-effective and innovative building design solutions by applying knowledge of building materials and construction methods.
• Utilize Revit technology to assist in transforming designs and sketches into 3D models and construction documents, while meeting established deadlines and project budgets.
• Assist in researching and interpreting architectural systems/materials and all applicable codes and regulations to determine and inform appropriate design solutions, as directed by the Project Architect.
• Aid in documenting and maintaining project design files, to include all design decisions pertaining to material selection and construction methods.
• Collaboratively brainstorm and develop solutions to design challenges.
• Participate in the guidance and development of less experienced team members.
• Assist the Project Architect in submittal reviews, RFIs, and ASIs, as needed.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Qualifications:
• Six (6) years of professional architectural experience.
• Current architectural license
• Four (4) or five (5) year architecture degree from an accredited program.
• Experience with hospitality, gaming, and/or entertainment design projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of building technology, as demonstrated by self-produced documents and communication of the design process.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to architectural design, as illustrated by the caliber of portfolio/resume projects, and specific project design contributions.
• Ability to collaboratively identify and resolve complex technical and design-related issues and cultivate innovative design solutions.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and leading junior level project team staff.
• Proficiency in Revit, Sketch-up, Photoshop, and Microsoft Suite.

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: The Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 per year.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and portfolio and turn in an application on our website.

Your website: https://hbg.design/careers/available-positions/

Key Contact & Title: Kelly Grecco, Recruiting Manager, kgrecco@hbg.design

Project Manager, Public Works-Building-26370603B – County of San Diego

Job Position Title: Project Manager, Public Works-Building-26370603B

Agency/firm: County of San Diego

Job Description: Excellent Project Management Opportunity!

County of San Diego

PROJECT MANAGER, PUBLIC WORKS - BUILDING SERVICES

Interviews will take place the week of June 22, 2026. Job offers will be made the week of June 29, 2026

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.
Future Salary Increases

** June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

** June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

The following are additional pay incentives and premiums that are available for those who are eligible: 5% Engineer Premium (applied to time worked). Employees in this classification shall receive additional compensation of approximately five percent (5%) above the employee’s base pay for those who are registered with the state of California as a Professional Engineer.

The Department

Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, Planning & Development Services (PDS) strives to balance community, economic, and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County.

PDS is responsible for supporting the ongoing efforts of the community in developing new properties into housing, farms, commercial opportunities, and other needed community support. These efforts stem from the Building Division and the review of the permit applications and construction drawings for new projects. Once plans are approved those projects are allowed to start construction and the County provides inspections and approval of the construction in accordance with the plans that were issued for construction.

The Position

The Project Manager, Public Works will be responsible for working with our applicants on challenging projects to help ensure that our customers are provided with a clear and achievable path in both the plan review and inspection processes. This position will supervise other managers as they support those roles. The Project Manager will provide leadership, management, coordination, and help to guide projects through the County building process. The role will work closely with the Chief of the Building Division and the Building Official in making challenging but fair decisions on projects.

The ideal candidate will have project management experience related to the construction and the building industry that will help to support the applicant’s process. Having experience working on private sector design projects will provide an added understanding of the needs of the applicant and what challenges they are facing as the County works with our customers to find solutions to challenging projects and short time allowances. Construction management experience also provides insight into the timing concerns and effects of working towards a solution and how to avoid paper solutions, that may not work once they are implemented in the field during construction. Knowledge of the County Zoning Ordinance is helpful when supporting our staff in making challenging decisions when working towards closing out a project.

Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering, land surveying, business administration, public administration, environmental science, urban planning, or closely related field, AND, five (5) years of project management experience in public administration, business administration, engineering, or related experience in a public works, planning, or land development setting; OR;
Any combination of education and experience described above which equals nine (9) years.

NOTE: Possession of a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U. S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in the majors listed under #1 above, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: $105,560.00 - $156,873.60 Annually

How to Apply: Please apply directly at the link listed

Your website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty?keywords=project%20manager

Key Contact & Title: diane.diehl@sdcounty.ca.gov

Senior Project Architect - Science & Tech – Jacobs

Job Position Title: Senior Project Architect - Science & Tech

Agency/firm: Jacobs

Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Project Architect with Research Lab experience to join our growing team in the Orange County/San Diego area. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual with excellent communication skills can apply knowledge of Architectural and Lab design, construction detailing, construction administration, building codes, as well as building materials through all phases of design and construction. Coordinates all project efforts in order to ensure effective execution, prepares strategic plans, and serves as primary client liaison.

Please note: This is a hybrid position and will require you to be in the office 2-3 days a week typically with travel to construction site locations in Southern California on a regular basis.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: • Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• Licensed Architect (California license strongly preferred; NCARB with reciprocity considered).
• 20+ years of professional experience, with a focus on laboratory facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in science and research projects.
• Proficiency in Revit; familiarity with BIM coordination workflows.
• Strong organizational, communications (verbal, written as well as hand sketching) skills, and leadership abilities are required.
• In-depth understanding of building codes and their application to R&D Lab projects.
• Understanding of building materials, systems, and methods of construction and specifications.
• Understanding of integration of building services, building core, and envelope elements.
• Experience leading ‘warm-shell’ interior fit-out projects working alongside a core & shell/developer team.
• Comfort working in a fast paced, collaborative project environment including ground-up and Tenant Improvement projects.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: The base salary range for this position is $143,000.00 to $215,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

How to Apply: Submit your application via our Careers space at https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Senior-Project-Architect-SoCal-CA/35325

Your website: http://www.jacobs.com

Key Contact & Title: Nicole Wagner  Nicole.Wagner@jacobs.com

PROJECT MANAGER – 6+ YEARS – Studio E Architects

Job Position Title: PROJECT MANAGER – 6+ YEARS

Agency/firm: Studio E Architects

Job Description: ROLE: Studio E Architects is seeking a Project Manager to join our collaborative, team environment studio in San Diego. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience. This full-time position will work directly with the Principal-In-Charge in the design development and coordination of multiple architectural projects, primarily multi-family housing. As an employee at Studio E Architects, you will touch all phases of projects, walk the job sites, lead meetings, have a broad range of responsibilities, and can grow through mentorship in a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere.

About us:
Studio E Architects is an innovative and award-winning San Diego-based firm committed to client service, design excellence, environmental responsibility, employee growth and work/life balance. Studio E Architects was founded in 1987 and is presently a diverse twenty-nine-person office. The firm has built a varied body of work including affordable housing, mixed-use infill development, charter schools, university, civic, historic reuse, and urban planning projects. The work of the firm is consistently praised for its understanding of place and its inventive optimism.

Our Mission: At Studio E Architects, we design places that cultivate community, enhance well-being, and make the best use of resources. We listen carefully, uncover opportunity, and expand possibility.

Diversity Statement: Diversity is a core value at Studio E Architects. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and views.

Project Manager responsibilities include:
• Lead a project team and coordinate the work of consultants
• Lead and organize client and team meetings
• Establish project schedules, deliverable and milestones
• Develop and coordinate construction documents, including project detailing and basis of design
• Coordinate and assign tasks, goals and deliverables within the team
• Lead quality assurance reviews
• Collaborate design and design presentations
• Coordinate construction administration effort
• Production of the Revit model within the office and with project consultants
• Complete permitting and plan check process with various jurisdictions

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Applicants MUST have the following qualifications:
• Professional Degree in Architecture from an accredited architecture program
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in an architectural office
• Experience in the design, documentation and construction of multi-family buildings
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience in Revit
• Experience with technical aspects of architecture and assembling construction documents
• Knowledge of state and local building and zoning codes including accessibility
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks against deadlines
• Ability to self-start and stay on task with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Sensitivity to design and aesthetics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Offer Package: Competitive wage and benefits including:
• Wage: $85k - $130k
• 401K Plan offered with a safe-harbor employer contribution
• Optional hybrid workplace & remote stipend
• Flexible hours
• Discretionary Annual bonus
• Accrued paid vacation including half-day paid birthday
• Paid sick leave, holiday, bereavement
• Employer paid health insurance plan or equal stipend
• Employer paid dental and vision insurance offered
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered
• Employer paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP) available
• Professional development support and 50% reimbursement of professional membership available
• Paid Hourly
• Costco Business membership reimbursement
• Passed Architecture License Exam reimbursement (if applicable)

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: Wage: $85k - $130k

How to Apply: How to Apply: Email cover letter, resume and work sample in PDF format (10Mb max) or link to digital portfolio. No phone calls, please. Attention: Mathilda Bialk Email: info@studioearchitects.com, Website: www.studioearchitects.com

Your website: http://www.studioearchitects.com

Key Contact & Title: Mathilda Bialk, AIA, Principal

PROJECT ARCHITECT/SR JOB CAPTAIN – Studio E Architects

Job Position Title: PROJECT ARCHITECT/SR JOB CAPTAIN – 6+ YEARS

Agency/firm: Studio E Architects

Job Description: Studio E Architects is seeking a talented, organized and highly motivated Project Architect/Senior Job Captain candidate to work in our collaborative, team environment studio in San Diego. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience, be detail-oriented, with excellent communication and technical abilities, and have hands-on experience with complex projects in Revit. This full-time position will work directly with the principals or project managers in the design development and coordination of multiple architectural projects, primarily multi-family housing. As an employee at Studio E Architects, you will touch all phases of projects, walk the job sites, attend meetings, have a broad range of responsibilities, and can grow through mentorship in a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere.

About us:
Studio E Architects is an innovative and award-winning San Diego-based firm committed to client service, design excellence, environmental responsibility, employee growth and work/life balance. Studio E Architects was founded in 1987 and is presently a diverse twenty-person office. The firm has built a varied body of work including affordable housing, mixed-use infill development, charter schools, university, civic, historic reuse, and urban planning projects. The work of the firm is consistently praised for its understanding of place and its inventive optimism.

Our Mission: At Studio E Architects, we design places that cultivate community, enhance well-being, and make the best use of resources. We listen carefully, uncover opportunity, and expand possibility.

Diversity Statement: Diversity is a core value at Studio E Architects. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and views.

Project Architect/Senior Job Captain responsibilities include:
• Generation and organization of the Revit model within the office and with project consultants
• Development and coordination of construction documents, including project detailing and basis of design
• Knowledge of and coordination of applicable building and zoning codes into construction documents
• Manage coordination of the consultant team
• Manage the permitting and plan check process with the local jurisdictions
• Manage establishing project schedules, deliverable and milestones
• Manage coordinating and assigning team tasks, goals and deliverables within the team
• Assist with coordination and Quality Assurance reviews
• Assist in design and design presentations
• Assist in coordination of construction administration effort

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Applicants MUST have the following qualifications:

• Professional Degree in Architecture from an accredited architecture program
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an architectural office
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience in Revit
• Experience with technical aspects of architecture and assembling construction documents
• Experience with construction administration
• Knowledge of state and local building and zoning codes including accessibility
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to self-start and stay on task with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Sensitivity to design and aesthetics
• Experience using Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Offer Package: Competitive wage and benefits including:
• Wage: $80k - $125k
• 401K Plan offered with a safe-harbor employer contribution
• Optional hybrid workplace & remote stipend
• Flexible hours
• Discretionary Annual bonus
• Accrued paid vacation including half-day paid birthday
• Paid sick leave, holiday, bereavement
• Employer paid health insurance plan or equal stipend
• Employer paid dental and vision insurance offered
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered
• Employer paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP) available
• Professional development support and 50% reimbursement of professional membership available
• Paid Hourly
• Costco Business membership reimbursement
• Passed Architecture License Exam reimbursement (if applicable)

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: Wage: $80k - $125k

How to Apply: How to Apply: Email cover letter, resume and work sample in PDF format (10Mb max) or link to digital portfolio. No phone calls, please. Attention: Mathilda Bialk Email: info@studioearchitects.com, Website: www.studioearchitects.com

Your website: http://www.studioearchitects.com

Key Contact & Title: Mathilda Bialk, AIA, Principal

Sustainable Design Specialist with 5-10 Years Experience – The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP

Job Position Title: Sustainable Design Specialist with 5-10 Years Experience

Agency/firm: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP

Job Description: Who We Are

The Miller Hull Partnership designs projects of consequence that celebrate the power of people and their natural surroundings. Our legacy of environmentally responsible buildings is inspired by the efficiency and elegance of passive systems and regional materials. We leverage the openness and flexibility of modernist form to celebrate connections inside and out.

With two studios bookending the West Coast in Seattle and San Diego, our work spans a wide range of project types including houses and cabins, mixed-use multifamily developments, corporate office buildings and towers, laboratories, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, city halls, community centers, libraries, fire stations, airports, international border crossings, and embassies.

What You'll Do

As a team member with us your responsibilities will include…
Leading and managing sustainable design strategies as a core member of project teams from early concept through construction administration and post-occupancy.
Integrating sustainability goals into all phases of project delivery, including alternative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build.
Overseeing and delivering LEED-certified projects across multiple building typologies, with additional experience in Living Future, Fitwel, WELL, Envision, or similar frameworks considered a plus.
Appling and interpreting sustainability-related codes and policies, including CALGreen, Title 24, California Energy Code, and the Buy Clean California Act.
Contributing to the firm’s sustainable design operations group through tool development, internal research, and staff/project support.
Conducting and overseeing building performance analyses, including energy modeling, daylighting studies, and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (WBLCA).
Producing clear, high-quality reports, presentations, and sustainability narratives for internal and client-facing deliverables.
Facilitating workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagements; may represent the firm through public speaking, conferences, or industry committees.
Mentoring and supporting junior sustainability staff, fostering growth and knowledge sharing across teams.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Who We Seek

We are looking for a sustainability professional based in our San Diego Studio who has…
A professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design, or a related field.
5-10 years of relevant post-graduate experience in sustainable design or building performance.
Proven experience delivering LEED-certified or similar rating system projects. Experience with alternative project delivery methods is a plus.
Strong knowledge of sustainable building systems, including energy-efficient mechanical systems and water reuse strategies.
Demonstrated ability to perform both quantitative and qualitative building performance analysis.
Proficiency in sustainability modeling and analysis tools.
Experience supervising or mentoring sustainability staff.
Credentials: LEED AP with specialty, LFA, WELL, or similar are strongly encouraged.

What We Offer

We intentionally foster a rich, engaging studio environment where team members enjoy…
A minimum of 132 hours of paid time off annually, which increases commensurately with experience level and tenure.
80 paid holiday hours per year (10 flexible holiday days)
Fully paid top quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; subsidized 25% dependent coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with 5% matching and annual profit-sharing contributions.
Fully paid regional transit pass.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and parking expenses.
Fully paid long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance coverage.
16 hours per year paid time to spend volunteering in your community.
24 hours per year paid time to engage in professional development activities and an associated $500 stipend to cover course or conference registration fees.
Reimbursement for architectural registration exams.
Fully paid AIA or other professional membership.
Weekly paid Design Panel time where the whole office gets together to discuss project work.
Annual holiday party, annual retreat, and lots of informal happy hours.
The base annual salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $115,000 and does not include the value of bonuses, profit-sharing, and other benefits noted above.

We greatly value our culture of collaboration and mentorship and have established minimum required core hours for our entire team to be in-person together in our two studios. Remote work options are available outside of these core hours.

How to Apply

All materials must be submitted through this Paylocity system. Please note the following as you complete your application.

Answer all application questions completely and concisely.
Attach a cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the position.
Attach a resume outlining your relevant education, experience, and accomplishments.
Attach (or provide a link to) a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your past work and its relevance to this position. We appreciate seeing examples of both analog and digital craft, as well as a mixture of technical drawings, conceptual diagrams, and renderings.
Attachments cannot exceed 10 MB in size.
All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
No expenses related to submittal, interview, or relocation will be reimbursed by Miller Hull.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further information and potential interviews.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday May 3rd, 2026, but may be considered on a rolling basis.

What to Know

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the working environment is open and has no doors or cubicles.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.
We value diversity and recognize that people with different backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives that benefit all. We embrace differences and strive to listen to and meet the changing needs of the workforce and surrounding communities in which we do business.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
If you need accommodation to respond to this ad, please call or send a message to (206) 682-6837.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000 Annually

How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4031984/The-Miller-Hull-Partnership-LLP/Sustainable-Design-Specialist-with-5-10-Years-Experience

Your website: http://millerhull.com

Key Contact & Title: Alexa Burke, HR, careers@millerhull.com

Sustainable Design Specialist with 2-5 Years Experience – The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP

Job Position Title: Sustainable Design Specialist with 2-5 Years Experience

Agency/firm: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP

Job Description: Who We Are

The Miller Hull Partnership designs projects of consequence that celebrate the power of people and their natural surroundings. Our legacy of environmentally responsible buildings is inspired by the efficiency and elegance of passive systems and regional materials. We leverage the openness and flexibility of modernist form to celebrate connections inside and out.

With two studios bookending the West Coast in Seattle and San Diego, our work spans a wide range of project types including houses and cabins, mixed-use multifamily developments, corporate office buildings and towers, laboratories, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, city halls, community centers, libraries, fire stations, airports, international border crossings, and embassies.

What You'll Do
As a team member with us your responsibilities will include…
Leading and supporting project documentation and coordination for sustainability certifications, including LEED, Living Future programs and more, across multiple office locations.
Interpret and apply relevant codes and policies, including CALGreen, Title 24, California Energy Code, and the Buy Clean California Act.
Reviewing and analyze architectural drawings, specifications, and project manuals to ensure alignment with sustainability objectives.
Performing building performance analyses, including energy modeling, daylighting studies, and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (WBLCA).
Utilizing sustainability analysis tools such as Climate Studio, Insight, Tally LCA, and EC3 to inform design decisions.
Developing data-driven insights using visualization tools like Tableau, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Providing expertise in key sustainability focus areas such as energy modeling, building performance simulation, regenerative site design, biodiversity, resilience, and daylighting.
Facilitating internal and client-facing workshops to communicate sustainability strategies and outcomes.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Who We Seek

We are looking for a sustainability professional based in our San Diego (OR) Seattle Studio who has…
A professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design, or a related field.
2-5 years of relevant post-graduate experience in sustainable design or building performance.
A strong understanding of sustainable design frameworks, building systems, and performance metrics.
Experience with LEED certification processes, sustainability documentation, data management, sustainability modeling and analysis tools.
A deep curiosity about sustainability's relationship to broader issues, a passion for continuous learning, and a commitment to pushing new design frontiers at the intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability.
Credentials: LEED AP with specialty, LFA, WELL, or similar are strongly encouraged.

What We Offer

We intentionally foster a rich, engaging studio environment where team members enjoy…
A minimum of 132 hours of paid time off annually, which increases commensurately with experience level and tenure.
80 paid holiday hours per year (10 flexible holiday days)
Fully paid top quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; subsidized 25% dependent coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with 5% matching and annual profit-sharing contributions.
Fully paid regional transit pass.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and parking expenses.
Fully paid long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance coverage.
16 hours per year paid time to spend volunteering in your community.
24 hours per year paid time to engage in professional development activities and an associated $500 stipend to cover course or conference registration fees.
Reimbursement for architectural registration exams.
Fully paid AIA or other professional membership.
Weekly paid Design Panel time where the whole office gets together to discuss project work.
Annual holiday party, annual retreat, and lots of informal happy hours.
The base annual salary range for this position is between $69,000 and $90,000 and does not include the value of bonuses, profit-sharing, and other benefits noted above.

We greatly value our culture of collaboration and mentorship and have established minimum required core hours for our entire team to be in-person together in our two studios. Remote work options are available outside of these core hours.

How to Apply

All materials must be submitted through our Paylocity portal link. Please note the following as you complete your application.

Answer all application questions completely and concisely.
Attach a cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the position.
Attach a resume outlining your relevant education, experience, and accomplishments.
Attach (or provide a link to) a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your past work and its relevance to this position. We appreciate seeing examples of both analog and digital craft.
Attachments cannot exceed 10 MB in size.
All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
No expenses related to submittal, interview, or relocation will be reimbursed by Miller Hull.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further information and potential interviews.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday May 3rd, 2026, but may be considered on a rolling basis.

What to Know

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the working environment is open and has no doors or cubicles.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.
We value diversity and recognize that people with different backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives that benefit all. We embrace differences and strive to listen to and meet the changing needs of the workforce and surrounding communities in which we do business.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
If you need accommodation to respond to this ad, please call or send a message to (206) 682-6837.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: $69,000-$90,000

How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4023313/The-Miller-Hull-Partnership-LLP/Sustainable-Design-Specialist-with-2-5-Years-Experience

Your website: http://millerhull.com

Key Contact & Title: Alexa Burke, HR, careers@millerhull.com

Project Manager – HGW Architecture

Job Position Title: Project Manager

Agency/firm: HGW Architecture

Job Description: HGW Architecture is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team. We are a design studio of 25 Architects and Interior Designers located just a few blocks from the beach in Ocean Beach, San Diego. We are grounded in the belief that every contribution to the built environment should leave a positive and lasting impact on the world. Our work spans a range of scales and project types, united by a commitment to design excellence, technical rigor, and a deeply collaborative process.

Primary Responsibilities:
Leadership Skills
• Brings a creative mindset striving to make things better through design, detailing, drawing standards, and all aspects related to our work.
• Committed to ongoing professional growth and to the advancement of HGW as a firm.
• Communicates effectively and confidently with peers, leaders, clients, and consultants.
• Actively contributes to the firm culture through participation in events, mentoring, and taking on roles beyond core project work.
• Demonstrates an “I can” attitude and a willingness to tackle any design challenge.

Project Management
• Leads projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction.
• Serves as primary day-to-day client contact, fostering strong, long-term relationships.
• Balances design intent with constructability, budget, and schedule to achieve clearly defined project goals.
• Assists with proposals, work plans, and fee management in collaboration with Principals and firm leadership.

Technical Design & Execution
• Leads and contributes to drawings and specifications, including detailed and technically complex building components.
• Defines and upholds the project’s technical approach and standards for quality, coordination, and documentation.
• Directs construction administration (submittals, RFIs, site/field observations).
• Ensures all documentation complies with applicable codes, standards, and HGW’s internal quality expectations.

Team & Consultant Coordination
• Coordinates and guides internal teams, design consultants, and collaborators to maintain clear communication and integrated project delivery.
• Organizes and facilitates project meetings, tracking decisions, action items, and follow-through.

Additional Information:
HGW offers health benefits including dental and vision, (7) paid holidays, paid time off (accrued), paid sick time off, 401(k) benefits, continuation education stipend, paid AIA dues, ARE reimbursement for passed exams, and eligibility for bonus program. Core office hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Thursday with the ability to flex between 7am-7pm. Office hours are 8am-12pm on Fridays. All hours are full-time in the office as we value in-studio collaboration.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: • Professional degree in Architecture
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a professional architectural setting
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, AutoCAD, and Sketchup
• Licensed Architect preferred
• DSA experience a plus

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000

How to Apply: Please send a digital copy of your cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio to careers@hgwarchitecture.com

Your website: http://hgwarchitecture.com/

Key Contact & Title: careers@hgwarchitecture.com

Architectural Specification Writer – COAR Design Group

Job Position Title: Architectural Specification Writer

Agency/firm: COAR Design Group

Job Description: Architecture that enhances quality of life.

COAR is an abbreviation of the term: COmmunity ARchitects. Community is at the heart of everything we do and every project we complete. Communities can be small or large but they’re never singular. They tend to be layered, complex, and diverse. More importantly, they reflect the groups of individuals that are integrated into each and every project: The end users, stakeholders, patrons, partners, designers, builders, and residents. At COAR Design Group, we create spaces that bring people together and serve the community.

At COAR Design Group, we value each and every one of our team members and their unique skills and experiences that help to create our well rounded and collaborative culture. We are creators, facilitators, and problem-solvers. We focus on delivering solutions that positively impact communities and approach each challenge with enthusiasm, an open mind, and willingness to go above and beyond.

The Architectural Specification Writer will work collaboratively with other design professionals and clients in a supportive team environment on a broad range of commercial projects. The candidate should have a particular sense and care for architectural design and detailing, building code compliance, project time management, budget, and technical quality of the products and services rendered. As the firms service offerings include full project engineering, this team member will be expected to coordinate their work with the other members of the engineering team(s) and should have an understanding of building and structural systems. Benefits package includes insurance, 401k and paid vacation.

Additional Responsibilities include:
- Plan, prepare, schedule, organize, and execute specification development for a variety of project types in their entirety, interacting with architectural team and consultants.
- Analysis of project context, building materials, and precedents
- Assist in the development of specification standards, policies, and procedures.
- Attends meetings with owners, clients, or consultants as needed
- Review of architectural drawings and details to coordinate with specifications.
- Review and update specifications as needed to stay current with industry standards and advancements.
- Assists staff in the development of technical documentation, proposals, and presentations to clients
- Communicates design requirements with contractors, consultants, and clients to determine project scope and feasibility
- Performs project job site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes
- Produce project specific Project Manuals utilizing COAR design standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: - Strong written and verbal communications skills and organizational efficiency
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of architecture and substantial experience in the preparation of contract documents, with an emphasis on the preparation of construction specifications on small- and large-scale projects.
- Knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques and costs, as well as building material compatibility and characteristics.
- Extensive knowledge of industry standards, current product development, and architectural practices.
- Ability to function comfortably, gain trust, confidence, and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals including consultants, contractors, vendors, and the COAR team
- Working experience/proficiency with MasterFormat, SpecLink, and other related technology.
- Working experience/proficiency in Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office/Project.
- Extensive knowledge and prior experience with contract language, liability, indemnifications, and definitions.
- Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced design environment
- Architecture license a plus
- Membership in the Construction Specifications Institute a plus.

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: $92,730–$128,278, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply: Email resume to: careers@coargroup.com

Your website: https://www.coargroup.com/

Key Contact & Title: For any questions, please reach out to: careers@coargroup.com

Experienced Project Manager – Mead & Hunt

Job Position Title: Experienced Project Manager

Agency/firm: Mead & Hunt

Job Description: Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

We are experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result of our success, we have a full-time position available for an Experienced Project Manager to join our Architecture West group. This exciting opportunity is available at our office locations in Portland (OR), Scottsdale (AZ), Sacramento (CA), and San Diego (CA). This candidate would lead project teams focused on delivering architectural services for the following airport and federal project types: airport terminals, support buildings, readiness centers, maintenance facilities, hangars, fire stations, training facilities, emergency operations centers, and other projects as needed.

Responsibilities include:
• Managing medium to large projects for budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Developing and managing client contacts to secure future work
• Developing proposals including scope and pricing
• Providing project quality control
• Working closely with clients and contractor/developer design/build partners
• Developing and executing project workplans
• Scheduling and facilitating team and client meetings
• Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners
• Developing deliverables for projects, including drawings and specifications
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary in-house and sub-consultant team members
• Assisting with coordinating and leading project teams
• Developing and delivering presentations to clients, partners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver's license and travel (approximately 25%) will be required.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate must have the following:
• A professional degree in architecture or other related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 7 years of related experience, with 5 years of relevant technical experience and at least 2 years of project management experience
OR
• if no degree, must have at least 11 years of relevant experience including technical work and at least 2 of those years must include managing projects.

The ideal candidate will have any/all the following:
• Experience managing medium to large projects
• Experience working on and/or managing aviation or government projects
• Experience developing new clients and maintaining relationships with current clients
• Experience developing proposals including scope and pricing
• Experience with quality control
• Experience mentoring less experienced staff.
• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.

A professional license in architecture with NCARB certification is highly preferred. Current accreditation as a LEED AP, WELL AP, or Guiding Principles Compliance Professional are highly preferred.
If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are someone who takes initiative, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at http://www.meadhunt.com/careers.

Why Mead & Hunt?
• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Paid volunteer time
• Professional licensure and certification support
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt is unable to sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $125,000 to $150,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: 125,000-150,000

How to Apply: https://careers.meadhunt.com/jobs/7096?lang=en-us

Your website: https://meadhunt.com/

Key Contact & Title: Sharon Czerwinski - sharon.czerwinski@meadhunt.com

Project Architect / Senior Designer – RNT Architects

Job Position Title: Project Architect / Senior Designer

Agency/firm: RNT Architects

Job Description: RNT Architects is looking for talented, well-rounded, Project Architects and Senior Designers to join our downtown San Diego office.

We are an established, award-winning, and dynamic architectural, planning, and interior design firm. RNT prides itself on our unique office culture, which is defined by our diverse and creative staff that work together to create a meaningful and rewarding work environment. RNT’s core values are centered on their commitment to their communities, clients, and the environment.

RNT Offers:
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Company culture that focuses on employee engagement and a strong emphasis on employee professional development.
• Company commitment to work/life balance.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, Vision, 401K, and personal leave.
• Team building activities, events, and flexible work schedules.
• Work on community-engaging, complex civic oriented projects.
• Project based teams in a collaborative studio environment.
• Mentorship opportunities

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Project Architect / Senior Designer
Responsibilities Include:
• Development of drawings in all phases of design.
• Lead consultant coordination and construction administration support.
• Zoning and Building Code Research.
• Develop and coordinate drawings, details and specifications.
• Coordinate with staff members and project principal to implement project goals and technical requirements.

Qualifications:
• Eligible to work in the U.S. (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field (Required).
• CA License (Preferred).
• A minimum 6 years of post-graduate experience.
• Strong proficiency in design and construction documentation using Revit (Required).
• Strong proficiency in all phases of design, project management and consultant coordination (Required).
• Experience in DSA, Educational and Institutional design (Preferred).
• Technical proficiency in detail development and specification coordination (Required).
• Quality minded, strong organizational and collaborative skills, clear communicator.

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: $90K - $130K

How to Apply: Submit a PDF of your Cover Letter, Resume, Portfolio and Work samples to jobs@rntarchitects.com. Please no phone calls or drop in inquiries.

Your website: http://rntarchitects.com

Key Contact & Title: Rommel Olaes

Project Manager - Multifamily and Mixed-Use – Palo

Job Position Title: Project Manager - Multifamily and Mixed-Use

Agency/firm: Palo

Job Description: As a Project Manager – Architecture at Palo, you will lead a portfolio of architectural projects, clients, and teams. Your primary mandate is to drive projects from concept through closeout with rigorous quality control, disciplined organization, and confident leadership. You will oversee multiple large-scale multifamily developments, co-living environments, and complex building conversions, ensuring technical excellence, budget discipline, and seamless execution across all phases.

In this role, you will bring strong architectural judgment, a commitment to execution, and a passion for “building a city” through thoughtful, well-delivered projects. Experience in planning or pre-design is valuable, but the core emphasis of this position is architectural project management, delivery, and leadership.
Project Leadership & Management
- Take direct responsibility for project budgeting, scheduling, and ongoing client communications.
- Develop fee proposals and resourcing matrices.
- Lead teams through complex decision-making, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
- Apply advanced design and technical leadership within an architectural project delivery context.
Design Coordination & Code Compliance
- Coordinate with architects and designers to develop schematic designs and present them to clients for feedback.
- Ensure adherence to local building codes and perform thorough code-related evaluations.
- Coordinate with structural, MEP, and other specialized consultants to integrate all technical aspects seamlessly.
Bidding & Construction Administration
- Manage the preparation of accurate construction documents.
- Facilitate the bidding process, prepare bid documents, and assist in contractor selection.
- Monitor construction progress to ensure adherence to plans and specifications, handle change orders, and manage communication between contractors, clients, and the design team.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Experience
- 10+ years, licensure preferred. Significant experience in multi-family construction from start through completion is a must.
- A plus, experience with urban design, site planning studies, or navigating complex zoning regulations. These skills may strengthen your ability to inform early project direction but are not required.

Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of design, code and construction processes in multi-family residential
- Expert knowledge of multi-family construction types, I, III, V. Mass timber/CLT is a bonus.
- Diverse knowledge of architecture principles, practices and management methods
- Accuracy working with speed
- Expert skills in Revit and Bluebeam
- Authorized to work in U.S.
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
- Experience evaluating site feasibility such as land-use and financial viability.
- Ability to thoughtfully integrate early-phase insights into architectural project strategy.
- Familiarity with urban planning principles and their relationship to large-scale architectural work.
Cultural Fit
A strong commitment to Palo’s core virtues, including innate curiosity, a drive for continuous learning, and dedication to supportive team collaboration.

Firm Size: Small (1-15)

Salary Range: Exceeds AIA survey

How to Apply: Send a résumé and portfolio (PDF or link) to info@palo.us

Your website: http://palo.us

Key Contact & Title: Ann Juan, Operations Assistant, ann@palo.us

6-month Architecture Internship – The Miller Hull Partnership

Job Position Title: 6-month Architecture Internship

Agency/firm: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP

Job Description: Who We Are

The Miller Hill Partnership designs projects of consequence that celebrate people and their natural surroundings. Our legacy of environmentally responsible buildings is inspired by the efficiency and elegance of passive systems and regional materials. We leverage the openness and flexibility of modernist form to celebrate connections inside and out.

With two studios bookending the West Coast in Seattle and San Diego, our work spans a wide range of project types including houses and cabins, mixed-use multifamily developments, corporate office buildings and towers, laboratories, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, city halls, community centers, libraries, fire stations, airports, international border crossings, and embassies.

Who We Seek

We are looking for highly self-motivated professionals who have…

An eagerness to both learn from and teach others in a team environment. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
A refined design sensibility with a capacity to generate compelling presentations, graphics, diagrams and renderings.
A high level of engagement with their work and deep curiosity about its relationship to broader issues.
A commitment and interest to pushing new design frontiers at the intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Current enrollment or recent graduation from a university architecture program.
Proficiency with Revit, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent physical modeling skills: iterative working models, process models, and finish models
Additional skills considered preferable are…
Experience or additional degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Preservation or related field
Examples of excellent making or construction experience
Experience in positions of leadership or public speaking
Examples of work demonstrating an interest in sustainable design
Proficiency with digital design, prototyping and fabrication
At least one previous internship in an architectural firm
Experience in academics: teaching, teaching assistant, researcher, etc.

About the Internship

Full-time paid position.
Applicants will be expected to be able to contribute approximately 40 hours per week during regular business hours.
More hours may be available upon request but would not be guaranteed or required.
The position is offered as a 6-Month internship geared toward current students or recent graduates.

What You’ll Do

Collaborating with the entire project team to iteratively study and develop design concepts.
Ensuring that a project’s design concept is reflected in all aspects of its development.
Working in a highly collaborative manner potentially with subconsultants and other stakeholders.
Taking ownership of the accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of the work that is produced.
Potential for construction administration tasks including site observations and affiliated administrative tasks
Assisting with firm wide initiatives
Model building, Rendering, Diagramming in a project team environment
Revit, Rhino, Adobe workflows in a project team environment.

What We Offer

This is a non-exempt position, compensated at the rate of $32.88 per hour.
Paid Healthcare, Vision and Dental Insurance
San Diego Paid Sick Leave required by California Law.
Transit Pass

How to Apply

All materials must be submitted through the Paylocity portal. Please note the following as you complete your application.

Answer all application questions completely and concisely.
Attach a cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the position.
Attach a resume outlining your relevant education, experience, and accomplishments.
Attach (or provide a link to) a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your past work and its relevance to this position. We appreciate seeing examples of both analog and digital craft, as well as a mixture of technical drawings, conceptual diagrams, and renderings.
Attachments cannot exceed 10 MB in size.
All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
No expenses related to submittal, interview, or relocation will be reimbursed by Miller Hull.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further information and potential interviews.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with an anticipated internship start date of June 1, 2026.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the working environment is open and has no doors or cubicles.

Equal Opportunity
We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.

We value diversity and recognize that people with different backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives that benefit all. We embrace differences and strive to listen to and meet the changing needs of the workforce and surrounding communities in which we do business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.

If you need accommodation to respond to this ad, please call or send a message to (206) 682-6837.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: $32.88/hour-$32.88/hour

How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3925400/The-Miller-Hull-Partnership-LLP/6-month-Architecture-Internship-2026

Your website: http://millerhull.com

Key Contact & Title: Alexa Burke, HR, careers@millerhull.com

Project Manager - Higher Education – HED

Job Position Title: Project Manager - Higher Education

Agency/firm: HED

Job Description: Project Manager - Higher Education Sector - San Diego, California

ABOUT HED:

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Our Higher Education sector is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented Project Managers. The candidate should have broad expertise, with a focus on Higher Education, and be enthused about joining HED’s shared commitment to Advancing Your World through Critical Thinking, Integrated Practice, and Design Excellence. You will get to utilize your expertise in large-scale institutional / higher education projects with complex team structures. This position is open to individuals located near our office in San Diego, California.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Project Managers at HED are responsible for leading teams in all aspects of our professional services while maintaining liaison between the project team, client, consultants, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction over the project. The Project Manager works in collaboration with the Principal-in-Charge and the Project Architect/Engineer to create and deliver Positive Impact for our clients, colleagues, and community.

Fundamental to the PM role is spearheading the team’s efforts in achieving Design Excellence through establishing project Goals, defining and executing Strategies to achieve these, and tracking and capturing the Results.

Project Managers lead and facilitate all project activities and processes from the initial marketing effort (including participation in interviews and preparation of proposals) to scope refinement and planning, through the design, permit, bid and construction administration phases, and the post-construction evaluation.

PMs manage day-to-day client relations and project activities, potentially on multiple projects at one time.

Responsibilities include fee and contract negotiations and ongoing management, planning and schedule development and monitoring, project scope and financial management, coordination of quality reviews, and facilitation of workplans to determine staffing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

*Minimum ten years' professional experience in the A/E industry required.
Experience with Higher Education projects in the U.S. required.
*Experience in managing complex high-rise, multiple stakeholder projects strongly preferred.
*Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering required.
*Professional Licensure required.
Experience in project financial and risk management is a must.
*LEED Accreditation preferred.
*Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from business development through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
*Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
*Strong leadership and teamwork skills including the ability to lead, motivate, and work well with others in a design-focused environment.
*Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
*Strong business acumen.
*Strategic outlook, with an eye for detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

*Capable of traveling to and from project sites, both locally and across the US; attending client, project, and construction meetings.
*Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
*Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
*Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
*In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: 100,000 - 170,000

How to Apply: Submit your application via this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=73f568d7-f300-4c97-af4c-df2862da5316&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=561527&lang=en_US

Website: http://hed.co

Key Contact & Title: Renee Schlenhardt - Recruiting Manager, rschlenhardt@hed.co

Project Architect – Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects Inc.

Job Position Title: Project Architect

Agency/firm: Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects Inc.

Job Description: Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects is seeking exceptional applicants for the position of Project Architect in our San Diego office. The ideal candidate will be a licensed architect with at least 4 years of experience in technically complex commercial projects with the drive and skills to guide clients through an entire project. Experience in life science, healthcare, hospitality and/or higher education is a plus.

Becoming a part of the FPBA team means joining an incredible group of talented, passionate and innovative people who work together to bring our clients the highest quality of design and architecture. We seek out talented individuals eager to thrive in our friendly, dynamic environment filled with opportunities for career growth and development.

We offer competitive salaries with excellent benefits, opportunities for growth and a rewarding work environment. FPBA values mentorship, sustainability, enjoyment and work-life balance.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: The personality to lead projects in a collaborative environment
• Strong written, verbal and graphic communication skills
• Friendly attitude, self-motivation, drive to excel
• Passion for client satisfaction and outstanding project delivery
• Proactive thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to lead fast-paced project decisions for schedule and budget control
• Attention to detail and accuracy combined with an understanding of the big picture
• At least 2 years of real world Revit experience in an architectural firm doing commercial projects and experience managing BIM production
• Strong knowledge of building codes
• Experience from Concept through Construction Administration Phases
• Expertise managing consultants on complex projects

Firm Size: Medium (15-50)

Salary Range: $111,000-$124,000

How to Apply: Email cover letter, resume and digital portfolio to dlieras@fpbarch.com

Your website: http://www.fpbarch.com

Key Contact & Title: Donna Lieras, Vice President, Treasurer, dlieras@fpbarch.com

Project Architect – Flad Architects

Job Position Title: Project Architect

Agency/firm: Flad Architects

Job Description: Overview
If you enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative environment that celebrates each person’s ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad is a national architectural firm, with ten offices across the country. With expertise in the Science & Technology, Higher Education, and Developer markets, our Flad San Diego team of creative, intelligent, energetic people help our clients tackle the issues that change people’s lives.

How will your days be spent
-Responsible for leadership, management, and coordination of project team members and consultants from project inception through completion.
-Work with the Project Manager to lead and mentor team members and consultants while representing the firm to the client. Manage project consultant coordination and relationships.
-Ensure the client’s vision, goals, and objectives are understood by all team members and consultants. Implement design requirements through documentation and construction, maintaining design intent and integration of specific pieces of the project.
-Gain increased responsibility for the technical planning and execution of project documents, including the quality, organization, and content. Assist project leadership with team debriefings and communicate lessons learned.
-Deliver design-sensitive projects on schedule and within budget while making authoritative decisions and recommendations of significant impact related to the project.
-May be responsible for participating in and leading client presentations. Participate in and conduct internal project team meetings and begin to lead technical and consultant meetings.

What you bring to this role

Experience:
-Minimum of ten years of architectural experience, with at least five years of recent Project Architect experience on relevant, large-scale projects leading multi-disciplinary teams required.
-Experience with one of Flad's market segments preferred.
-Excellent presentation, written, verbal, and graphics communication skills essential.

Software:
-Revit proficiency required.
-Previous experience with AutoCAD preferred.

Education:
-Professional degree in architecture required.
-Professional registration required.
-Sustainability accreditation preferred.

Flad offers a wide range of benefits, including:
-Health, dental, and vision insurance
-Generous paid time off and paid holidays
-Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits, including mass transit and parking; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement
-Hybrid work environment

Annual base salary range is currently: $100,000 - $140,000. Actual starting salary will be within that range, and is dependent upon job-related education, knowledge, and experience.

Flad Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Flad will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at humanresources@flad.com.

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: -Minimum of ten years of architectural experience, with at least five years of recent Project Architect experience on relevant, large-scale projects leading multi-disciplinary teams required.

-Professional degree in architecture required.
-Professional registration required.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: Annual base salary range is currently: $100,000 - $140,000. Actual starting salary will be within that range, and is dependent upon job-related education, knowledge, and experience.

How to Apply: Please apply online at https://external-fladarchitects.icims.com/jobs/2040/project-architect/job.

Your website: https://www.flad.com/home.php

Key Contact & Title: Kristi Fillner, Human Resources, humanresources@flad.com

Design Professional with 6-10 Years of Experience – The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP

Job Position Title: Design Professional with 6-10 Years of Experience

Agency/firm: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP

Job Description: Who We Are
The Miller Hull Partnership Founded in 1977, is a West Coast-based architecture and planning firm with offices in Seattle and San Diego, emphasizing performance-based design, and projects of consequence. Our in-house capabilities include full-service architectural design, interior design, master and space planning for both public and private buildings.

The firm's design work spans a wide range of project types including houses and cabins, mixed-use multifamily developments, corporate office buildings and towers, laboratories, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, city halls, community centers, libraries, fire stations, airports, international border crossings, and embassies.

Who We Seek
We are proud of our collaborative culture, and we believe in an innovative, dynamic approach to design. We currently have projects of various size and program, for both public and private clients. It is an excellent time to join us.

If you are high design oriented with a focus on socially and environmentally responsible projects, if you thrive in a collaborative team environment, and if you are self-motivated and eager to explore, we would like to welcome you to apply.

We are looking for highly self-motivated professionals who have…
A professional degree in architecture from an accredited program.
6-10 years of post-graduate architectural experience.
Proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Office.
Successfully produced construction documents on a variety of project types.
Contributed meaningfully to projects that required a high level of interdisciplinary collaboration.
An eagerness to both learn from and teach others in a team environment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
A refined design sensibility with a capacity to generate compelling presentations, graphics, diagrams and renderings.
A high level of engagement with their work and deep curiosity about its relationship to broader issues.
A commitment and interest in pushing new design frontiers at the intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability.

What We Offer
We intentionally foster a rich, engaging studio environment where team members enjoy…
A minimum of 132 hours of paid time off annually, which increases commensurately with experience level and tenure.
80 paid holiday hours per year (10 flexible holiday days)
Fully paid top quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; subsidized 25% dependent coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with 5% matching and annual profit-sharing contributions.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and parking expenses.
Fully paid long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance coverage.
16 hours per year paid time to spend volunteering in your community.
24 hours per year paid time to engage in professional development activities and an associated $500 stipend to cover course or conference registration fees.
Reimbursement for architectural registration exams.
Fully paid AIA membership.
Weekly paid Design Panel time where the whole office gets together to discuss project work.
Annual holiday party, annual retreat, and lots of informal happy hours.
The base annual salary range for this position is between $88,000 and $102,000, and does not include the value of bonuses, profit-sharing, and other benefits noted above.

We greatly value our culture of collaboration and mentorship and have established minimum required core hours for our entire team to be in-person together in our two studios. Remote work options are available outside of these core hours.

What You'll Do
As a team member with us your responsibilities will include...
Actively collaborate and lead as part of a project design team on multiple projects
Demonstrate an understanding of design concept and an ability to apply and execute assigned tasks and responsibilities which further the design concept
Produce detailed documentation of projects of varying construction types and technical requirements including compliance with the Department of the State Architect
Demonstrate an ability to collaborate with internal teams, external consultants and build parters in a respectful and productive way both in your ability to communicate and to utilize technology
Work with a project team to coordinate and provide quality oversight of a full set of documents, including multi-disciplinary coordination and collaboration

Qualification/Candidate Requirements: What to Know

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the working environment is open and has no doors or cubicles.

Equal Opportunity
We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.
We value diversity and recognize that people with different backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives that benefit all. We embrace differences and strive to listen to and meet the changing needs of the workforce and surrounding communities in which we do business.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
If you need accommodation to respond to this ad, please call or send a message to (206) 682-6837.

How to Apply
All materials must be submitted through the job application link. Please note the following as you complete your application.

Answer all application questions completely and concisely.
Attach a cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the position.
Attach a resume outlining your relevant education, experience, and accomplishments.
Attach (or provide a link to) a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your past work and its relevance to this position. We appreciate seeing examples of both analog and digital craft, as well as a mixture of technical drawings, conceptual diagrams, and renderings.
Attachments cannot exceed 10 MB in size.
All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
No expenses related to submittal, interview, or relocation will be reimbursed by Miller Hull.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further information and potential interviews.
Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday February 17, 2026, but may be considered on a rolling basis.

Firm Size: Large (50+)

Salary Range: $88,000-102,000 Annual Salary

How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3851049

Your website: http://millerhull.com

Key Contact & Title: Alexa Burke, HR, careers@millerhull.com