Project Architect, Construction Administration
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Project Architect, Construction Administration

We are seeking a Project Architect with 12+ years of experience to join Mithun and lead projects during the Construction Administration Phase. As a member of our integrated design team, you will work alongside other Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, and Urban Planners to advance design & technical excellence, environmental performance, and social justice on a range of projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of project typologies with a focus on urban multi-family, affordable, and student housing.

We currently collaborate in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays can be in-office or WFH for most roles.

About Mithun

At Mithun, our design has purpose—to create positive change in people's lives. We are an internationally recognized leader in sustainability, combining exemplary design with a focus on building and site performance, human health, and social equity. Since the inception of the practice in 1949, our work has been recognized with hundreds of peer and industry awards including the 2023 AIA Architecture Firm Award, ULI Global Awards for Excellence, and eight AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Awards.

We embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as key expressions of our mission of Design for Positive Change. We are committed to promoting JEDI both internally and externally in our firm culture, project work, and partnerships. A JUST organization since 2017, Mithun's goal is not just good intentions but real impact for the people, communities, and clients we serve.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects during the Construction Administration Phase.
• Join project teams during the Construction Documents Phase, reviewing drawings for constructability and assisting in technical detailing.
• Provide mentorship and act as a technical resource in all phases of design and construction for the office as a whole.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary design teams.
• Work effectively as both a team member and independently.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
• 12+ years of post-graduate professional experience with demonstrated depth in construction administration.
• Significant knowledge of architectural detailing, specifically wood-framed construction. Some experience in Type 1 detailing is also a plus.
• Interest and experience in active mentoring of more junior staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in Revit and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Please submit your resume and relevant work samples.

Mithun offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid parental leave, transit benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and discretionary bonus opportunity based on firm profitability and individual performance. Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements. Paid time off includes eight holidays and vacation accrual of two weeks per year. The expected range of compensation for this role is $100,000 - $127,000 per year. Pay ranges differ by location.

Mithun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is based in our San Francisco, CA location.

If you are passionate about our mission but don't see the right opportunity, please check back as our needs are always evolving.

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