Senior Project Architect; Architect V - PreK-12 Job San Francisco area,California USA,Design & Architecture

Position: Senior Project Architect (Architect V) - PreK-12

About HED:

We are a nationwide team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about kindness, aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

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Culture:

At HED, we believe great design has the power to improve lives through positive impact. Our PreK–12 practice creates inspiring learning environments that support educational excellence, community engagement, and student success. As an integrated design firm, we bring together architects, engineers, planners, and designers to solve complex challenges through collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

Our culture is guided by six core values:

Do It as a Team – We believe the best solutions emerge through collaboration, trust, and shared accountability across disciplines and project teams.
Be You With Us – We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas, creating an inclusive environment where individuals can bring their authentic selves to work.
Make a Mark – We are driven to create meaningful impact through design, delivering projects that strengthen communities and improve lives.
Embrace Change – We approach challenges with curiosity and adaptability, continuously evolving our thinking, processes, and solutions.
Thrive With Growth – We invest in mentorship, professional development, and lifelong learning, empowering our people to reach their full potential.
Strive for Performance – We pursue excellence in design, technical execution, client service, and project delivery, holding ourselves to the highest standards.

When you join HED, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Design impactful educational environments that serve students, educators, and communities.
Collaborate across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, sustainable, and high-performing solutions.
Partner with school districts, educational stakeholders, consultants, and regulatory agencies to achieve successful project outcomes.
Contribute to a culture that values mentorship, professional growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
Work in a flexible hybrid environment that balances autonomy with meaningful in-person collaboration.
Be part of a team committed to design excellence, technical rigor, and creating lasting positive impact.

Primary Function:

The Architect V / Senior Project Architect is a senior-level technical professional responsible for leading complex scopes and large-scale projects from concept through construction. This role requires expert knowledge of building systems, detailing, codes, and construction processes, with a proven record of delivering technically sound work in their our PreK-12 Education Sector. The Architect V / Senior Project Architect role manages all technical aspects of a project, supervises production teams, and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations.

This role includes responsibility for signing and sealing work prepared under their direct supervision and oversight.

At HED, we believe great design has the power to improve lives. Our Pre K-12 practice creates inspiring learning environments that support educational excellence, community engagement, and student success. You'll collaborate with other architects, engineers, planners, and designers across disciplines to deliver meaningful projects that make a lasting impact.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead project planning and coordination of the architectural design effort, including development and ongoing management of the Discipline Work Plan (DWP) in collaboration with the Project Manager
Oversee the production of coordinated construction documents, ensuring technical accuracy, code compliance, and adherence to firm quality standards as defined by the HED Design Process
Direct Coordination across disciplines and manage internal teams and external consultants to maintain…