Project Architect (450 Architects)

Mission:
450 Architects is an award-winning design studio founded in 1996 and specializes in residential, educational, and civic architecture with an ethos of sustainable design and community engagement.

Vision:
We are looking for additional leadership for our public client projects.

Values:
We value teamwork, collaboration, empathy, and family.

Open Position:
450 Architects has an immediate opening for a Project Architect with 10 years’ experience in public library and educational facilities. The candidate must be a licensed California Architect with either USGBC LEED accreditation or Passive House Designer certification. Resident of Marin County, CA is highly desired.

Job Responsibilities:
Refining public client protocols; facilitating community engagement with clients, consultants, and community stakeholders; management of all phases of public client architectural design, bid and construction administration; coordination of staff and budgets; and coordination with 450 Architect’s Principals, clients, consultants and AHJ’s. A strong referral network is a plus.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar architectural position with a portfolio of public & private projects (designed and/or under construction).
• Ability to research and apply building codes and zoning ordinances. The candidate must be able to interpret regulations into architectural designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to lead meetings and present designs, concepts, and problem solutions effectively.
• Well-developed and demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Architectural design, management and graphic skills necessary for all phases of the project from pre-design through close-out.
• Knowledge of construction materials, design and evaluation of building assemblies, systems and detailing.
• Must be well versed in 2025 California Building Codes & knowledge of DSA review, approval and close-out procedures.

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours
• 3-weeks paid vacation
• 1-week sick leave per San Francisco ordinance
• Medical Insurance (Kaiser Gold or Blue Shield Platinum)
• 401k with safe harbor contribution