Siegel & Strain Architects is hiring: Project Architect/Project Manager in Emery

We are seeking a full-time professional with 10+ years of architectural experience to join Siegel & Strain

and lead projects from conceptual design through construction administration. As a member of our team,

you will work to advance design and technical excellence in alignment with Siegel & Strain’s values and

mission.

About Siegel & Strain Architects (S&S)

Siegel & Strain Architects advances sustainable design through holistic and integrated design thinking, research, collaboration, and the use of forward-looking materials and systems. A mission-driven practice, we are committed to using architecture as a means of improving communities and addressing climate change. Our portfolio includes civic and education projects; local, regional, and national parks; camps and retreat centers; affordable housing; and reuse of existing buildings. We are a woman-owned architectural firm with a staff of 25, located in Emeryville, California. More information about Siegel & Strain can be found at www.siegelstrain.com.

Qualifications and Skills:

·        Licensed (or in the process of obtaining a license) Architect in California or NCARB certified

·        A degree in architecture from an accredited architecture program

·        10+ years professional experience running/leading projects through all phases

·        Strong knowledge of architectural detailing

·        Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills

·        Strong communication, teamwork and collaboration skills

·        Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Office, Google and the Adobe Creative Suite

·        Experience with building renovation, adaptive reuse and housing is a plus

Primary Responsibilities:

·        Responsible for managing all aspects of projects, including planning, design, production of construction documents and construction administration

·        Manage consultant coordination and project team

·        Research and iterate design solutions

·        Provide mentorship and technical resources in all phases of design and construction

·        Work effectively as both a team member and independently

·        Coach and mentor project team staff

·        Manage budget, schedule and contracts

Work Style, Hours, Compensation and Benefits

We strive to create a healthy work/life balance, a collaborative work environment and a diverse and vibrant work force. We understand the varied work/life challenges of our staff and remain flexible to address individual needs.

·        Full-time employment at 40 hours per week

·        Typical office hours fall between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm

·        Our mandatory in-office workdays are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. All staff have the option of working remotely on Mondays and Fridays

·        Salary range is $100,000+, and is based on skills, experience, and internal equity

·        Benefits include medical and life insurance, FSA, 401k retirement plan, professional development allowance, licensure bonus, family leave supplement, bereavement leave and commuter benefits

·        We offer 15 days of personal time off and nine holidays annually

·        Full-time employees can opt for an alternative work week option that allows an 8.5-hour workday in exchange for an additional 15 days off each year

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a current resume and portfolio in pdf format to resume@siegelstrain.com with “Project Architect/Project Manager” in the email subject line. In the body of your email, please address the following questions:

o   Given your professional and personal goals, why are you interested in working for us?

o   How do you see yourself contributing to our practice?

We will review applicant materials and contact qualified candidates to schedule a conversation. Our goal is to have a new Project Architect start in October. We are unable to respond to phone inquiries.