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GHD

Designer /Team Leader-Architecture

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$136K - $230K/yr

Key Responsibilities People & Team Leadership * Provide direct people leadership for northern California architectural delivery employees, including coaching, mentoring, and technical development.

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Princeton, IN · On-site

Leads a production team emphasizing teamwork, safety, training and discipline. • Assist in the development of standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for ...

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Watsonville, CA · On-site

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Watsonville, CA · On-site

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for designer team leader in the United States is $128,257.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Designer Team Leaders are professionals who oversee a team of designers, guiding them through creative projects and ensuring high-quality outcomes. They coordinate design tasks, provide creative direction, and manage project timelines and resources. In addition to their design expertise, they act as mentors, supporting team members' growth and facilitating communication between designers and other departments. Their role is crucial in delivering cohesive and effective design solutions that align with organizational goals.

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As a Designer Team Leader, you will often need to find the right balance between inspiring your team’s creativity and ensuring that projects are completed on time. This typically involves setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating collaboration among team members. You’ll also need to manage workload distribution and adjust priorities as project requirements evolve. Effective communication with both your team and stakeholders is key to maintaining productivity without sacrificing creative quality.

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Designer /Team Leader-Architecture

San Francisco, CA • On-site

GHD Group
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$136K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description


GHD's Design & Delivery Organization (DDO) is seeking a Senior Architect to lead and grow our northern California architectural delivery team members. This role combines technical knowledge, people leadership, and project delivery responsibilities supporting complex architectural projects while advancing DDO standards, delivery excellence, and employee development.
Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
This position will be based in GHD's San Francisco office and will partner closely with regional leadership, project managers, and other business groups across the West Region.
Key Responsibilities
People & Team Leadership
  • Provide direct people leadership for northern California architectural delivery employees, including coaching, mentoring, and technical development.
  • Build, grow, and retain a high-performing delivery team aligned with GHD's values and delivery expectations.
  • Support workload planning, resource coordination, and team utilization in collaboration with GHD's DDO and regional leadership goals.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused team culture.

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery
  • Serve as Senior Technical Lead for complex medium to large design projects, including locally administered, nationally administered, private/federally funded and design-build projects.
  • Lead and oversee project delivery from pursuit through construction, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
  • Apply sound architectural judgment and commercial acumen to proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and deliver projects to brief and budget.
  • Support and implement GHD delivery standards, processes, and best practices across Architectural projects.
  • Lead and implement GHD's Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols and procedures.
  • Manage and coordinate subconsultants and multi-discipline teams.

Education
  • Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.

Qualifications
  • 12+ years of experience in commercial architecture, with a strong background in planning, design, and project delivery.
  • Registered Professional Architect in the State of California is preferred.
  • LEED, DBIA, AICP, PMP certifications are preferred
  • Proven success providing technical mentorship and people leadership to midsize (6-12 people) internal teams.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams in the delivery of complex architectural projects within the US, including municipal, state or federally funded projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines, including IBC, California Building Code and applicable industry codes.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, with demonstrated experience producing architectural construction documents, BIM modeling, consultant coordination, and technical detailing.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, CAD, and Revit is essential, with the ability to independently and efficiently produce, review, and modify technical drawings and project documentation
  • A passion for developing people and strengthening technical capabilities within a delivery-focused organization.
  • Demonstrated excellence across the full project life cycle, from pursuits and feasibility through design and delivery.
  • Strong professional judgment and commercial awareness.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Salary Range: $136,000-$230,000 based on experience
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