Senior Project Architect

DGA Group

Senior Project Architect leading commercial building and interior projects at San Francisco architecture firm DGA. Coordinating consultants, construction documentation, permitting, and project delivery.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex architectural projects, including client and team coordination, technical guidance, and construction administration. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software and maintaining compliance with building codes and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Project Architect ExperienceRevit ProficiencyAutoCAD ProficiencyBuilding Code KnowledgeLeadership and Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Construction Document PreparationDetail Commercial ConstructionTechnical DocumentationProject Manual MaintenanceConstruction Administration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Bluebeam RevuSketchUp3dMaxAdobe Creative SuiteMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed ArchitectLEED Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Building CodesConstruction StandardsArchitectural Drawing ProductionProject CoordinationConstruction-phase Items

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
Coordinate communication among project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions for complex technical and design challenges
Maintain project manuals and specifications
Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and other construction-phase items
Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction
Detail commercial construction for buildings and interiors
Direct teams and organize, execute, and coordinate assignments
Manage contracts and negotiate project scope and fees
Run the design development process and oversee architectural drawing production through all phases
Lead projects through the full lifecycle, including post-occupancy
Coordinate consultants and contractors
Manage construction administration, including project manuals, specifications, and material and shop drawing reviews
Collaborate with the general contractor toward successful resolution of issues
Maintain and develop client relationships
Mentor the next generation of architects

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of relevant experience as a technical project architect
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
Licensed or registered architect
Mandatory experience with Revit and AutoCAD
Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, construction, and building structures
Ability to complete a full set of construction documents
Understanding of building construction for accurate, descriptive technical documents
Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new relationships
Effective oral and written communication with confidence and professionalism
Exceptional organizational skills
LEED accreditation is a plus
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
Unrestricted right to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
401k
PTO
Annual staff development allowance
Generous bonus program
Great pay