McGriff Architects is seeking a Director of Operations with an architecture background to work closely with firm leadership in translating design vision into operational clarity - supporting and mentoring project teams, refining workflows, and building systems that allow the firm to grow sustainably while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

Who You Are

• As a member of our leadership team, you are a proactive thought-partner who can orient yourself quickly and take the reins.

• Enjoy mentoring junior staff and take pride in helping Project Managers grow into their potential. 

• Highly organized, with a sharp ability to identify inefficiencies and implement systems that improve how work gets done.

• You balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail and are motivated by building a strong, collaborative studio environment.

• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. 

• Based in the Bay Area. Familiarity with the unique design and construction environment of the Bay Area is a plus. 

• Active member of Bay Area and/or Los Angeles design community, with strong relationships and networks. 

Skills and Responsibilities

• Partner with firm leadership to align operational processes with design vision and business goals.

• Implement and monitor procedures that increase the quality of documentation and design across the firm.

• Manage systems to equip teams with the knowledge and resources needed to succeed.

• Mentor and support Project Managers, fostering professional growth, accountability, and high performance.

• Monitor all projects to ensure that quality and production standards are met for all design and contract documents.

• Track and improve project performance metrics, schedules, and resource allocation. 

• Contribute to a positive, organized, and high-functioning studio culture.

Experience

• Thoroughly familiar with the entire process of custom residential architecture.

• Proven experience in leadership within an architecture firm.

• A background in supporting and mentoring project teams.

• Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills, with a track record of improving workflows and processes.

• Experience developing and enforcing quality and production standards across multiple projects.

• Licensure preferred but not required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), paid time off and paid holidays. Our office has a hybrid schedule, currently with three days working together in-office, and two days at home. We cover 100% of health, dental and vision benefits. We also provide a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, continuing education benefits, the option to work remotely for up to 2 weeks per year, and excellent potential for professional advancement and growth. Incentives are also offered for completion of professional licensure.

How to Apply

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter that speaks to your interest in custom residential architecture and your leadership experience, a resume, and professional work samples in PDF format (or a link to your website).

Please send all items to careers@mcgriffarchitects.com with the subject line “Director of Operations - Your Name.” No telephone calls or recruiters, please. 

McGriff Architects thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who You Are

• A self-starter who is collaborative, organized and self-directing within a larger team. 

• A talented individual who is looking to take responsibility and grow within the organization.

• A mentor who is eager to work alongside junior staff.

• Someone who can manage client expectations while providing a high level of service and attention.

• A team player who can enthusiastically to jump in when needed. 

• Based in the Bay Area, Los Angeles or New York. Familiarity with the unique design and construction environment of the Bay Area is a plus.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Able to lead construction detailing in collaboration with senior staff or technical consultants.

• Ability to manage budgets and schedules on several projects concurrently, while prioritizing efforts. The ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously is crucial.

• Experience with sustainable building and design practices, including the implementation of LEED and/or GreenPoint Rating procedures.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• An exceptional design sensibility and a strong portfolio.

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience with an architectural firm, including custom residential projects.

• At least 3 years of project management experience in custom residential architecture.

• Skilled in planning and creating reliable, well-coordinated AutoCAD drawings in all phases of design and documentation.

• Experienced with typical construction phase services including coordinating with contractors and consultants. 

• Accredited degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).

• CA license, or in active pursuit of professional licensure.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), paid time off and paid holidays. Our office has a hybrid schedule, currently with three days working together in-office, and two days at home. We cover 100% of health, dental and vision benefits. We also provide a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, continuing education benefits, the option to work remotely for up to 2 weeks per year, and excellent potential for professional advancement and growth. Incentives are also offered for completion of professional licensure.

How to Apply

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter that speaks to your interest in residential architecture, resume, and professional work samples in PDF format (or a link to your website).

Please send all items to careers@mcgriffarchitects.com with the subject line “Project Manager - Your Name.” No telephone calls or recruiters, please. 

McGriff Architects thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who You Are

• A self-starter who is collaborative, organized and self-directing within small teams.

• Someone who has experience with client, consultant and contractor interactions, and strong communication skills.

• A talented individual who is looking to take responsibility and grow within their projects and the organization.

• A team player who can enthusiastically jump in when needed.

• Preferably based in the Bay Area and familiar with our unique design and construction environment.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Possess an exceptional design sensibility and a strong portfolio.

• Able to create reliable, well-coordinated drawings across all phases of design.

• Collaborate with project managers and firm principals across many facets of the project, including design development, project deliverables, and meetings, both internal and external. 

• Assist with code and planning research, and other research tasks.

• Produce presentation materials.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience with an architectural firm, ideally focusing on residential projects in the Bay Area.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, MS Office, Adobe CS, G Suite.

• Accredited degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).

• CA license, or in active pursuit of professional licensure.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), paid time off and paid holidays. Our office has a hybrid schedule, currently with three days working together in-office, and two days at home. We cover 100% of health, dental and vision benefits. We also provide a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, continuing education benefits, the option to work remotely for up to 2 weeks per year, and excellent potential for professional advancement and growth. Incentives are also offered for completion of professional licensure.

How to Apply

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter detailing your interest in residential architecture, resume, and samples of work (10 MB maximum) in PDF format or a link to your website.

Please send all items to: careers@mcgriffarchitects.com with the subject line “Designer - Your Name.” No telephone calls or recruiters, please. 

McGriff Architects thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We're looking for an experienced architect to join McGriff Architects in a senior technical role on a contract basis. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves the craft of making buildings and who can usher a project from design through construction with rigor and care.

We value someone who takes genuine satisfaction in supporting and mentoring junior staff—someone who is willing to explain the reasoning behind a detail, walk others through code interpretations, and provide redlines that teach rather than simply correct.

Depending on office needs and project demands, expected hours will vary from ~8-20 hours/month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform QA/QC reviews of architectural drawings produced by the drafting and production teams.

• Identify nonconformance issues, coordination conflicts, and detailing errors within project drawings.

• Review coordination between Architectural, Structural, and MEP consultant drawings.

• Ensure drawings meet constructability requirements and professional architectural standards before final submission.

• Provide clear feedback and correction notes to the drafting team to improve drawing accuracy and consistency.

• Support internal teams by ensuring drawings follow company standards and project documentation requirements.

• Help maintain quality standards across projects and reduce repetitive corrections, ensuring lessons learned from previous projects are applied to future projects to improve overall drawing quality.

Technical Skills and Experience:

• 15+ years of experience, licensed in California, and with deep familiarity with CA Building Code as well as the various local jurisdictions in the North and South Bay.

• Ability to review and coordinate multi-disciplinary drawing sets, identifying coordination issues and ensuring that all documentation meets technical and constructability standards before project delivery.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

If this sounds like you please reach out to careers@mcgriffarchitects.com