Careers @ Synthesis
Help us build California schools.
We’re looking for experienced design and facilities professionals who care about public education, thoughtful design, and work that has a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Current Openings
Work that matters.
Our projects shape the places where students learn and communities gather. We approach that work with a commitment to thoughtful design, long-term value and enduring sustainable solutions.
Project Architect
Synthesis Partners is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead design and project delivery for public schools and community facilities. You’ll guide projects from early concept through construction, including modernization work and detailed facility assessments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Delivery: Lead and coordinate project phases from programming, schematic design and facility assessments through permitting, construction documents and construction administration.
- Public & Community Impact: Oversee design, modernization and spatial planning for K–12 schools and municipal/community facilities.
- Technical Oversight: Maintain high standards for design intent, code compliance, detailing, specifications and QA/QC.
- Team Leadership: Direct and mentor junior staff, delegate effectively and guide production workflows.
- Consultant & Client Coordination: Work closely with clients, Project Managers and structural, MEP, civil and landscape consultants to keep scope, schedule and budget aligned.
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
- Architectural license strongly preferred, or active progress toward licensure.
- Extensive experience managing full-service architectural projects, ideally in public-sector or community-focused work.
- Strong technical expertise in construction documentation, building codes and facility evaluations.
- Clear communication, collaborative leadership and strong project-facilitation skills.
Interested? Please introduce yourself by email: info@synth.archi
Facility Assessment Specialist / Project Manager
Synthesis Partners is seeking a senior Facility Assessment Specialist / Project Manager to lead site evaluations, condition assessments and master-planning reports for public K–12 schools and municipal facilities. You’ll document existing conditions, identify deficiencies and help clients prioritize capital improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- On-Site Inspections: Conduct physical condition assessments of educational and community facilities, including architectural systems, building envelopes, accessibility and site conditions.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Prepare Facility Condition Assessment reports with structured field notes, photographic documentation, cost opinions and prioritized recommendations.
- Capital Planning: Evaluate life-cycle expectations and help clients develop prioritized 5-to-10-year capital improvement plans and modernization budgets.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with school administrators, district facilities leaders and engineering consultants, and present findings clearly.
- Quality & Consistency: Maintain strong visual and narrative standards across survey tools, photo logs and technical reports.
Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Building Science or Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience with Facility Condition Assessments, building inspections or architectural project management, preferably in K–12 public education or municipal work.
- Strong knowledge of building envelopes, interior finishes, accessibility requirements and general MEP/structural coordination.
- Excellent technical writing, photographic documentation and report-preparation skills using assessment and office software.
- Ability to explain technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders, school boards and district leadership.
Interested? Please introduce yourself by email: info@synth.archi
