Architectural Assistant I - Design & Construction - SFO

About the job

An exciting opportunity awaits you! San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hiring an Architectural Assistant I to join our Design & Construction team. Under the guidance of a project architect, you'll be diving into tasks like analyzing existing conditions, evaluating design options, prepping construction documents for permits, and more. From routine field observations to attending Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) meetings, reviewing submittals, and responding to Request for Information (RFIs), you'll be hands-on throughout the entire construction process, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Become the next Architectural Assistant I and have your career take off with us! Please see the official job announcement for further details. Apply today!

You are excited about this position because you will

• Prepares preliminary architectural drawings of structures and component parts of structures, alterations and additions to existing structures, buildings and construction projects.
• Conducts preliminary studies of proposed projects by checking site conditions to obtain planning data and information; takes field measurements and documents existing site conditions.
• Assists in the preparation of contract specifications and cost estimates for the construction or conversion of buildings and similar projects.
• .Assists in preparation of bid documents, construction project management, funding submittals, and construction coordination.
• Makes routine field observations of projects under construction to assure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Maintains records, plans and files on assigned work.
• Prepares written reports, summaries and correspondence related to architectural activities.
• Coordinates work with other office staff, consultants, end users, and administrators.
• Performs other related duties as required.

How to qualify

Education

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Architecture/Landscape Architecture or an architecture/landscape architecture related field (such as Environmental Design or Interior Architecture) from an accredited college or university.

AND

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Substitution:

A professional degree in Architecture/Landscape Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture/Landscape Architecture or Master of Architecture/Landscape Architecture) from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required education.