Sr. Project Architect I
Cannon DesignSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted February 2, 2026
$160k - $200k
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Job Description
This role involves leading the development, quality oversight, and coordination of technical documentation for large, complex projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and guiding project teams through design and construction phases, primarily within institutional or commercial settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, assembly, and quality oversight of technical documentation for large and complex projects.
- Manage and monitor the integrated quality review processes across all disciplines.
- Coordinate project status, risk management, and staffing for quality reviews with project and firm leaders.
- Develop and implement strategies for continuous proactive quality engagement.
- Guide the creation and updates of the Project Quality Plan and oversee phase milestone quality reviews.
- Review and guide the planning of each phase's drawing document deliverables and ensure compliance with technical standards and policies.
- Facilitate coordination among disciplines and monitor project metrics to identify potential risks.
- Guide the development of technically sound design solutions and support decision-making processes.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, Life Safety, and energy standards through review and analysis.
- Monitor the progress of technical coordination and quality reviews, including external consultants and internal teams.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
- Minimum 12 years of related professional experience.
- Experience includes 5 years in increasingly responsible roles in construction documentation on institutional and or commercial projects.
- At least 3 years in a responsible role in construction administration on large institutional and or commercial projects.
- Prior experience on S T projects is required.
- Experience leading all technical aspects with production teams on large, complex projects of more than 200 million dollars in construction costs.
- Must have experience designing, documenting, coordinating and administering the construction of significant S T projects.
- Expertise in S T codes, standards and familiarity with proven solutions to address conflicting requirements between building authorities, client needs, construction technologies and insurance provisions is essential.
- Current Architectural Registration in the United States and the ability to obtain Architectural Registration in California required.
- Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.
- Must be able to lead large, complex or multiple projects.
- Strong subject matter expertise in building codes and requirements.
- Must possess strong business acumen.
- Demonstrated focus on quality.
- Strong technical leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client-facing interactions.
- Ability to coordinate effectively and build rapport with project team and client.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $160,310 to $200,388 annually, with potential for discretionary bonuses
Flexible work options including flex-time schedules and remote work
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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