Technical Architect
SOM
About this role
The Technical Designer at SOM is a senior architectural professional who drives technical innovation and integration to realize the firm’s architectural and engineering design intent. Acting as a day-to-day co-leader on projects alongside Senior Designers, Project Managers, or Project Architects, the role spans Design Development through Construction Administration and supports firm standards, quality, and project delivery. The position contributes to firmwide technical knowledge and leads coordination across disciplines to align projects with scope, program, budget, and sustainability goals.
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About SOM
som.comSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners working together to build a better future.
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About SOM
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$120k – $170k
per year