Sr Project Architect - Science + Technology
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$136,000 - $152,000
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life insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
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 United States, California, San Francisco | |||||||||||||
| 170 Maiden Lane (Show on map) | |||||||||||||
 Aug 27, 2026 | |||||||||||||
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Sr Project Architect - Science + Technology Job Locations
US-CA-San Francisco
Overview: Senior Project Architect - Science + Technology Location: San Francisco, CA HGA is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Project Architect to join our Science + Technology (S+T) practice in San Francisco. This is a unique opportunity to help shape innovative environments that advance discovery, research, healthcare, and technological innovation for higher education, corporate, government, and healthcare clients. As a Senior Project Architect, you will lead the technical vision, execution, and delivery of complex projects, transforming ambitious design concepts into integrated, high-performing, and buildable solutions. Partnering closely with Project Managers, Senior Designers, Principals, and market sector leadership, you will guide project teams through technical strategy, quality assurance, project coordination, and risk management while ensuring exceptional outcomes for our clients. Our highly regarded S+T teams design sophisticated laboratories, research, healthcare, and innovation environments that foster creativity, support experimentation, enhance occupant wellness, and reduce environmental impact. Through a research-driven approach, we create solutions that serve as catalysts for scientific advancement and organizational success. This role offers significant leadership opportunities, including mentoring project teams, advancing technical standards and best practices, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout the design and construction process. As a key member of the project leadership team, you will develop complex design and technical solutions, cultivate strong client relationships, and help maintain HGA's commitment to design excellence, technical quality, and outstanding project delivery. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience delivering projects in California, particularly laboratories, research, and/or healthcare environments, along with exceptional communication, presentation, time management, and relationship-building skills. This position provides meaningful opportunities for client engagement and leadership while contributing to some of the most innovative and impactful projects in the Science + Technology market. In this role you will: Technical Leadership
Lead technical execution of large, complex, or multi-phase projects.
Project Oversight
Mentorship & Collaboration
Strategic Impact
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Salary Information: The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $136,000 - $152,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Additional Information: HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us here. Application Requirements & Instructions In this role you will:
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