21 architecture and design jobs with $100K+ salaries

Are you an experienced architecture professional looking for a new career opportunity? If so, check out this week’s edition of our curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs. Below, we highlight 15 employers offering senior positions with a starting salary of over $100K per year.

Our selection was based on jobs that have publicly disclosed the annual salary range in their job listings on Archinect Jobs. Make sure to take a look around the job board for other good matches — there are currently lots of opportunities with the stated salary range reaching into the six-digit figures.

Additionally, check out Archinect’s coverage on salary transparency and our Architecture Salary Poll for more insight on what you should expect to make based on your position and location.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) seeks:

Project Manager – Transportation in New York, NY
Salary range: $120,000 to $170,000 annually
“This role will focus on aviation projects including all aspects of terminal building planning and design including airside, landside and the various specialties such as baggage handling and airport systems, needed to deliver terminal development programs. The role may also include other transportation programs ranging from transportation master planning and TOD projects to heavy rail, light rail, bus, ports and other related and ancillary facilities.”

Project Manager, Higher Education Practice Lead in New York, NY
Salary range: $120,000 to $170,000 annually
“This role requires active engagement in understanding and articulating the forces that shape higher education buildings and campuses. This position will work directly with Partnership, Principals, and other Practice Leaders to successfully manage higher education projects, identify target clients and projects and assist with the direction of business development strategy including market research, create new business development opportunities and actively pursue leads.”

The firm is also hiring for a Project Manager.

Adept Architecture seeks:

Senior Architect Practice Leader in Pasadena, CA
Salary range: $175,000 – $230,000 annually
Qualifications include 20 years of project management and hands-on experience with Revit. Applicants should be able to solicit and manage engineering consultants. In addition, one should have experience with Type V, Type III residential/commercial, as well as Type I construction for institutional and commercial projects detailing and coordination.

Project Architect in Pasadena, CA
Salary range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually
Qualifications include 10-plus years of hands-on experience in Revit and experience with Type V, Type III residential/commercial, as well as Type I construction for institutional and commercial projects detailing and coordination.

The firm is also hiring for a Job Captain.

Element Consulting seeks a Design Manager III (Airport Facilities Design Manager) in Los Angeles, CA
Salary range: $135,000 – $160,000 annually
“The characteristics of the candidate shall include a solid understanding of airport terminal functions and assets such as passenger processing, baggage processing, airline operations, and aircraft/apron requirements. The individual must be knowledgeable in all design deliverables and be able to recognize quality vs. incomplete design work and take appropriate actions accordingly.”

DAHLIN seeks:

Planning & Urban Design Project Manager in Pleasanton, CA
Salary range: $105,000 – $120,000 annually
“We are currently seeking a Planning & Urban Design Project Manager who will lead and deliver a variety of project types and sizes, primarily from planning & front-end design, through schematic design & entitlement.”

Architectural Project Manager – Healthcare in San Diego, CA
Salary range: $100,000 – $125,000 annually
“This experienced professional will serve as a primary client contact and will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to maintain and grow client relationships, as well as confidence in project management metrics and calculating fees for contracts.”

The firm is also hiring for a number of other roles.

A+I seeks an Accomplished Architectural Brand and Communications Designer in New York, NY
Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 annually
“We believe deeply that great design depends on the collaborative output of our teams and as a key member of A+I project teams, you will work closely with–not only other brand and graphic designers, but also strategists, architects, and interior designers–to deliver meaningful, beautiful, highly integrated projects through well-managed processes and communication.”

KSS Architects seeks a Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager 8+ Years’ Experience in Philadelphia, PA
Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 annually
“The Senior Interior Designer position entails leading the interior design of a range of project types and scales, including supervising junior interior designers and collaborating with project architects and consultants across potentially multiple teams. You should possess a creative, progressive design sensibility, a collaborative problem-solving approach, strong project management experience, and a strong ability to communicate your ideas in a clear and thoughtful manner.”

The firm is also hiring for an Interior Designer / Project Manager 5-7 Years’ Experience.

Forum Phi Architecture | Interiors | Planning seeks a Senior Project Architect in Denver, CO
Salary range: $100,000 – $140,000 annually
“The Senior Project Manager/Architect is responsible for all drawings, documents, and specifications with specific attention to the technical design of multiple large projects. They are also responsible for training, mentorship, and management of multiple emerging architectural staff as well as additional firm-level responsibilities. Duties may vary according to job assignment.”

University of Michigan seeks a Director of Marketing & Communication (Hybrid) in Ann Arbor, MI
Salary range: $120,000 – $140,000 annually
“Reporting to the assistant dean for advancement, you will lead the marketing and communications team (5 individuals) and develop strategic plans that integrate marketing, branding, communications, and advertising strategies into a cohesive experience that strengthens our identity. You will serve Taubman College as a master storyteller and brand builder. We are looking for someone who understands the interplay between brand, strategy, operations, and culture to guide long-term goals.

The University is also hiring for a Tenure-Track Professor of Architecture and AI (Open Rank).

Tichenor & Thorp Architects seeks a Chief of Staff in Los Angeles, CA
Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000 annually
“The ideal candidate shares our aesthetic sensitivity and commitment to outstanding client service and has the exceptional ability to work primarily as part of a small team while also efficiently handling independent tasks. They know how to supervise a team, are a great communicator, can reprioritize tasks as priorities shift, and are willing to utilize and improve their technical skills to successfully maintain the office.”

The firm is also hiring for a Senior Architect Consultant.

di Domenico + Partners seeks a Mid to Senior-Level Architect: 8+ Years of Experience in Project Design in Long Island City, NY
Salary range: $100,000 – $140,000 annually
“Seeking Mid to Senior-Level Architect with 8+ years of experience in project design. This includes all phases of design — Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.”

The firm is also hiring for a number of other roles.

Berliner Architects seeks a Project Architect in Culver City, CA
Salary range: $110,000 – $125,000 annually
“Berliner Architects is currently seeking a Project Architect with 7-10 years of experience who shares our passion for thoughtfully designed spaces and making a difference in the community. […] You are a strong, self-directed professional who can lead a team from kickoff through design, documentation, and construction administration.”

Ruhnau Clarke Architects seeks:

Project Principal in Sacramento, CA
Salary range: $140,000 annually
Qualifications include at least 16 to 18 years of experience in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice and in management of projects, as well as business development and client relationship building skills. Applicants should be proficient with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.

Project Manager in Carlsbad, CA
Salary range: $110,000 – $120,000 annually
Qualifications include at least seven to eight years of experience in production and coordination of design documents in all phases of an architectural project and a minimum of five to eight years coordinating with state, county, and local governing agencies that have oversight on a project. Applicants should be proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Project Manager in Sacramento, CA
Salary range: $110,000 – $120,000 annually
Qualifications include at least seven to eight years of experience in production and coordination of design documents in all phases of an architectural project and a minimum of five to eight years coordinating with state, county, and local governing agencies that have oversight on a project. Applicants should be proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

BCV Architecture + Interiors seeks a Senior Technical Architect in San Francisco, CA
Salary range: $130,000 – $170,000 annually
“BCV is opening a position for a Senior Technical Architect with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience to join our firm in San Francisco or New York City.  The successful candidate will be a technically proficient architect with strengths in working drawing production, detailing, code knowledge, and staff mentoring.  Fluency in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe CC is required, and extensive technical experience is a high priority.”

The firm is also hiring for an Architectural Designer.

Flad Architects seeks:

Science Planner in San Diego, CA
Salary range: $115,000 – $145,000 annually
Qualifications include a minimum of seven years of experience with a focus on master planning, programming, and developing large complex laboratory facilities. Revit proficiency in required.

Project Architect in San Diego, CA
Salary range: $115,000 – $145,000 annually
Qualifications include a minimum of ten years of architectural experience, with at least five years of recent Project Architect experience on relevant, large-scale projects leading multi-disciplinary teams. Revit proficiency in required, along with excellent presentation, written, verbal, and graphics communication skills.

The firm is hiring for a number of other roles.

Stanford University seeks a Project Engineer – Facilities/Construction (Leadership & Technical Focus)
Salary range: $125,000 – $140,000 annually
“Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience in management of projects of moderate size/complexity with limited performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting, or combination of education and relevant experience.”

The University is also hiring for a Project Engineer – Facilities/Construction (Technical Focus).

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