Project Architect

Martinkovic Milford Architects is a relationship-driven firm with a supportive, close-knit, growth-oriented culture. We take care to fully understand our client’s priorities and consistently deliver  highly responsive, best-in-class architectural services. We are seeking a Project Architect with 8-14 years of experience for high-end commercial, hospitality, restaurant and retail tenant improvement projects.

SUMMARY:

Culture at MMA:

• Friendly, engaged, professional and supportive
• We hold ourselves to high standards and sincerely invest in each other’s professional development and all-around success
• Weekly office meetings; thoughtful educational seminars (30/yr); quarterly all-hands business meetings; regular social events

We are seeking a talented and capable Project Architect to:

• Lead high-end commercial tenant improvements
• Perform design, project management, relationship management and technical coordination
• Support the team members with your time and talent and mentor junior staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an NAAB accredited school of architecture
• Strong design, technical, communication and project management skills
• Licensed, or on the path towards licensure
• Proficiency with Revit is preferred

We offer:

• Excellent opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• 401(K) plan with company contribution, health benefits
• Professional training and certification stipend, technology stipend, ARE test reimbursement

To apply:

• Please email your cover letter, CV and design/work samples 

IN DETAIL:

Martinkovic Milford Architects’ mission is to create raving fans with exceptional architectural services and dedication to our own – and each other’s – professional growth. We offer meaningful satisfaction through exciting project work, collaboration with our teammates, and excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Current commercial projects include high-end, high-profile restaurants, hospitality-forward medical offices and fitness spaces and innovative commercial office spaces. Beyond project type, we cultivate lasting relationships with high quality clients by way of proactive, high-touch architectural services and management, and exceptional communication.

To grow and excel professionally, we meet weekly to discuss project work, schedules and share learnings. We conduct 30 in-house educational seminars per year to learn about design, technical issues, building and planning codes, and management best practices. We have established and are continuously updating robust project standards.

To help ensure personal and firm success, we have a leadership team comprised of staff members and principals to help chart the firm’s direction and make continuous improvements. We hold four quarterly business meetings to discuss firm goals and provide high levels of business transparency.

Our culture is meritocratic, we aren’t afraid to hustle when needed. We have a robust mentorship program designed to help formulate individual growth goals and track progress towards them. We enjoy socializing at group lunches, in-office events, and outside-of work events.

We are seeking team members who expect excellent work from themselves, who want to contribute to the success of clients and co-workers, and who are naturally strong communicators.

Your responsibilities and skills as a Project Architect will include:

Personal / Professional

• Ability and technical expertise to create and execute a design vision centered around a client’s needs, ambitions, budget, and schedule.

• Ability to assemble, inspire, and lead a team of architects and consultants for the successful execution of custom projects.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively plan and manage project schedules, project budgets, resources.

• Superior interpersonal and written communication skills.

Technical

• Understand the appropriate level of detail/information required in drawings at each phase.

• Ability to oversee the production of design and construction documents in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.

• Understanding of technical details and to provide quality control and oversight on projects.

• Software proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

• Understanding of legal concepts contained within contracts; can assist with writing contracts.

• Ability to manage professional fees and oversee regular monthly invoicing of projects.

• Can troubleshoot a variety client issues to fair and amiable ends.

• Can identify changes in scope, write supplemental service agreements, and negotiate with client.

• Can effectively coordinate project consultants throughout a project.

• Ability to anticipate and research code issues; ability to submit projects to local jurisdictions and permit projects independently.

• Knowledge of construction process, procedures and documentation required to effectively manage projects through construction administration independently.

We are located in the Financial District in San Francisco, very close to BART and MUNI. In addition to offering excellent opportunities for growth and advancement, we offer competitive compensation, 401(K) plan and company contribution, health benefits, professional training and certification stipend, mobile phone and technology stipend, ARE test reimbursement, regular team meetings and social events. MMA is an equal opportunity employer and we benefit from diversity in the workplace.

If you feel aligned with this description, we welcome your application! Please email your cover letter, CV and design/work samples.