Architectural Project Manager | Multi-Family Housing
Job Description
Overview
Award-winning San Diego Architecture + Planning firm is seeking a talented, highly motivated Project Manager to work in a collaborative, team environment in our San Diego studio. The full-time Project Manager will work directly with the Principal-In-Charge in the design development and coordination of multiple architectural projects, primarily multi-family housing. The Project Manager must be detail-oriented, with excellent communication and technical abilities and hands-on experience with complex projects in Revit.
Over the past 30 years, this studio has won many awards for their diverse portfolio including affordable housing, mixed-use infill development, charter schools, university, civic, and urban planning projects. They have designed one of the Nation’s Top 10 Environmental Buildings, Winner of the Global Award of Excellence, and recipient of 5 National AIA Awards! The work of the firm is noted for its understanding of place, its authenticity and its inventive optimism. The studio is also well-known for its balanced office culture and diversity.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead project teams and coordinate the work of consultants to ensure seamless project execution
- Organize and facilitate client and team meetings, fostering clear communication and collaboration
- Establish and manage project schedules, deliverables, and key milestones
- Oversee the development and coordination of construction documents, including detailed project design and technical specifications
- Assign and coordinate team tasks, goals, and deliverables to achieve project objectives
- Lead quality assurance reviews to maintain high standards across all project phases
- Collaborate on design development and assist with design presentations
- Direct and coordinate construction administration efforts
- Manage the production of Revit models in-house and with project consultants
- Oversee the permitting and plan check process with various local jurisdictions
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
- Professional Degree in Architecture from an accredited architecture program;
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in an architectural office;
- Experience in the design, documentation and construction of complex buildings;
- Demonstrated experience with multi-family housing and mixed-use projects in California is desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge in scheduling and managing a DD/CD/Permitting effort on large multi-family projects
- Familiar with Type VA and Type IA construction
- Experience with building codes
- Organize and coordinate a set of consultants
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience in Revit;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks against deadlines;
- Experience with technical aspects of architecture and assembling construction documents;
- Knowledge of state and local building and zoning codes including accessibility;
- Ability to self-start and stay on task;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Sensitivity to design and aesthetics;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Offer Package:
- 401(k) plan with safe-harbor employer contributions
- Optional hybrid work arrangements and a remote work stipend
- Flexible work hours to support work-life balance
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Accrued paid vacation, including a half-day off for your birthday
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and bereavement leave
- Employer-paid health insurance or equivalent stipend
- Employer-paid dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support
- Professional development assistance, including 50% reimbursement for professional memberships
- Hourly pay structure
- Costco Business membership reimbursement
- Reimbursement for passing the Architecture License Exam (if applicable)