Senior Project Architect - Academic

Ratcliff's Academic Practice is a regional leader in the planning and design of K-12, Higher Education and Civic projects throughout Northern California. We are seeking a Senior Project Architectto join our team and contribute to positively transforming the built environment.
What You'll Be Doing

• Plan, design, and lead internal work for academic- and civic-focused projects throughout all phases
• Coordinate with external consultants and regulatory agencies
• Coordinate and edit architectural specifications
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews
• Build knowledge and expertise of appropriate building codes and industry design standards
• On-site and off-site construction administration

Requirements
Who We're Looking For

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the technical production of architectural projects
• Interest or experience with academic or civic projects
• B.A. in Architecture, B.Arch, or equivalent required; M.Arch preferred
• Architectural licensure, LEED accreditation is considered a plus
• Construction Administration experience required
• Must work well in a collaborative/integrated environment
• Strong presentation and graphic abilities using Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365

Why Work at Ratcliff
Ratcliff is an Equal Opportunity Employer, conveniently located in Emeryville, California, just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation, retirement planning, profit sharing, and comprehensive medical benefits for employees and their eligible family members. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, 16 Fridays off per year, and a flexible hybrid work schedule to ensure team members maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Salary Description
Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000