Architectural Project Manager

David Baker Architects

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Competitive medical, dental, vision &

FSA plans

Discretionary year-end bonus

Modern Health (therapy & coaching)

Bike & car share memberships

Commuter benefits

Office well-being programs

Annual staff retreat

Licensure & Certifications reimburse

Job summary

David Baker Architects, based in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks an architectural Project Manager (licensed architect a plus) to lead housing projects from concept through construction. You will work closely with principals and the team in a collaborative design process.

The role involves hands-on client contact, coordination of consultants, and production oversight. The candidate should have strong design and graphics skills, Revit experience on mid-to-large projects, especially multifamily, and a

Qualifications

5+ years of professional architectural experience (7–10 preferred).
Proven track record managing a project from start to finish, including staff and consultants.
4+ years in working drawings in Revit on mid to large, mixed-use projects; multifamily documentation experience.
Strong design and graphics skills, including hand sketching.
Familiarity with building codes, CA processes, and collaborative team work.

Responsibilities

Lead project management for medium to large housing projects.
Serve as a primary client contact throughout the project.
Lead preparations for client meetings.
Guide drawing set production and coordinate with consultants.
Lead and collaborate with project team members and consultants.
Engage with principals in design charrettes.

Skills

Project management

Licensed architect

Revit

Multifamily design

Hand sketching

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Team leadership

Construction administration

Education

Licensed Architect

Tools

Revit

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

David Baker Architects is a collaborative team of optimistic designers and architects committed to leading with expertise, curiosity, tenacity, pragmatism, and joy. We are national leaders in affordable housing and innovative sustainable design, and we pursue projects that have the power to build, transform, and reflect the character and strength of a community. As a B-Corp and JUST-certified organization, we are committed to environmental responsibility, equity and social justice both in our practice and our workplace culture. DBA is headquartered in San Francisco, with an office and fabrication shop in Oakland, California, and an office in Birmingham, Alabama.

We are seeking a talented, strong and engaged architectural Project Manager - licensed architect a plus - to join us in Birmingham. This position offers a great opportunity to design and manage projects from concept through construction, working closely with project team members and principals in a collaborative design process. The active work in the office varies in project scale and typology and with some projects requiring hands‑on and empathetic collaboration with clients and opportunities to represent the firm locally and the cities in which we work.

Role And Responsibilities

Lead project management for medium to large housing projects
Serve as a primary client contact throughout the project
Lead preparations for client meetings
Guide drawing set production and consultant coordination
Lead and collaborate with project team members and consultants
Engage, sketch, and collaborate with principals in design charrettes

We are looking for someone with:

5+ years of professional architectural experience, with 7-10 years preferred
Proven track record of fully managing at least one project—ideally from start to completion—including managing staff, consultant teams, and client relationships
Strong design and graphics skills, including hand sketching
Minimum 4 years in working drawings in revit on mid to large, mixed use projects, with a strong preference for mid rise multifamily building documentation experience. High proficiency in Revit required.
Strong familiarity and experience with multifamily is a must. Seeking candidates with a strong practice of how multifamily buildings come together and successful experience with the building permitting process. Demonstration of both personal values and experience in housing design, public interest design, and sustainable design.
Excellent working knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures.
Forward thinking, proactive approach to project management
Experience in all working drawing phases and CA experience.
Highly skilled in Adobe Design Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; Lumion a plus.
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
Strong values as a collaborative team member and leader

This is a full‑time position and candidates must be located in Birmingham, Alabama. Our firm is extremely collaborative, working across offices as one seamless team. Currently our staff are required to be in the office 4 days a week (subject to change).

Benefits

11 paid holidays
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
Discretionary end of year bonus
Subscription to Modern Health which includes 12 therapy sessions and 12 virtual coaching sessions
Bike & car share memberships
Commuter benefits
Office well-being: weekly culture lunches, healthy snacks, and monthly massages
Annual staff retreat

Paid Leaves

15 days of annual PTO, increasing after 5 & 10 years
Birthing parents eligible for up to 22 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave for a typical pregnancy, recovery, and bonding period (in conjunction with state offering)
Non-birthing parents eligible for up to 12 weeks of 100% paid leave to bond with their new baby(in conjunction with state offering)
School Visitation Leave
Bereavement Leave

Retirement / Savings