Senior project architect at WeWork in San Fransisco, California, USA

San Francisco, USA
Senior project architect

WeWork has an opportunity for a senior project architect to join its team in San Fransisco, California.

About the role

We are currently in search of a senior project architect who is proficient and highly experienced with all phases of the design and construction process from schematic design through the bid process and construction administration. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for more responsibility, design freedom, and the hunger to create amazing spaces and revolutionize the definition of workspace.

As a project architect, you will be involved in multiple projects from start to finish working with internal construction, design, logistics, operations and development teams as well as other inter-departmental groups. Externally, you will be managing and interfacing with hired consultants (MEP, Structural, local Architect of Record, GC’s and expeditor/s.

Responsibilities:

ensure efficient and quality design projects, by collaborating with all teams on the execution of WeWork standards, goals and brand ideals
communicate regularly to upper management and the project team with updates, for example, of the status of each project, potential issues on site, changes in schedule or budget, etc.
work collaboratively with internal and external team members
ability to solve and manage any issues that may arise during the entire project, from deal release to opening
responsible for determining and organising functional requirements, providing programming and space planning, and code analysis with minimal direction

Qualifications:

produce construction documentation utilizing Revit on projects
comprehensive knowledge and experience of local construction processes and procurement
ability to confidently review and markup construction documents
knowledge of all disciplines, preferred
knowledge and comfort working with DDA, local building codes, and construction standards
understanding of project budgeting and scheduling with a focus on soft costs and the ability to communicate and work closely with consultants to ensure that project milestones are being met and deliverables are on time
comprehensive knowledge of building materials and construction methods
excellent design and communication skills
reliable, focused, and detail-oriented
participate in project teams that include high profile/high visibility projects
excellent decision-making skills
ability to initiate and maintain extensive contacts with professionals and officials of other organisations and companies
self-directed with a high level of initiative and a ‘can do’ attitude, but open to feedback
highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner
strong time management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
excellent organizational and ‘people’ skills
eight + years practical experience in commercial or retail architectural design
degree in architecture required – Stage three or local equivalent
a commitment to delivering outstanding high end design
proficient in the following programs: Revit, all things Google, CAD, SketchUp, MS Office
fluent English speaker