Architectural Project Manager

Development One Architects; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks + holidays

Medical & dental insurance

401(k)

Annual bonus

Licensure support

Professional development

Team-building events

Community involvement

Job summary

Development One Architects in Downtown Fullerton is seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to lead complex projects from planning through construction administration. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client relations while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior staff, guide design and production efforts in Revit and AutoCAD, and maintain a hands-on role in project delivery within a collaborative, in-person studio setting in Fullerton.

Qualifications

• Architecture or related degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university - required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in the architecture industry - required
• 4+ years of architectural project management experience - required
• 3+ years of substantive architectural experience on complex institutional projects - required
• Demonstrated experience managing institutional projects and multidisciplinary teams, with responsibility for project scope, fee, schedule, budget, client communication, and consultant coordination - required
• Working experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam in a professional production environment - required
• Experience with federal, state, or local government projects - strongly preferred
• Architecture licensure, or active pursuit of licensure - highly preferred
• Experience mentoring or supervising architectural staff - preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from planning and design through construction administration and closeout, with responsibility for scope, fee, schedule, budget, and overall project performance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Guide Architects, Job Captains, and other team members in the production of presentations, design documents, and construction documents
• Anticipate project needs, identify risks early, and resolve challenges throughout design and construction administration in a proactive, diplomatic, and strategic manner
• Promote strong design, documentation, quality control, and project delivery practices
• Mentor developing staff, set clear expectations, and help strengthen the capabilities of the project team
• Remain sufficiently hands-on to contribute in Revit and AutoCAD when project needs require it

Skills

Project leadership

Client & consultant management

Mentoring staff

BIM coordination

Education

Architecture degree (B.Arch or equivalent)

Licensure in progress or achieved

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of complex work, Development One is seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to join our team in Downtown Fullerton. For more than 30 years, Development One has provided architecture and project management services for clients including NASA, U.S. Space Force, GSA, FedEx, Qantas, and others. Our work spans courthouse, aviation, aerospace, laboratory, office, data center, and other specialized facilities.

This is an opportunity for an experienced project leader to play an influential role in a growing practice. You will work directly with firm leadership, lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage client and consultant relationships, and contribute to the continued growth and development of our project delivery practices.

This position is based in our Fullerton design studio. We value in-person collaboration and expect Project Managers to maintain a regular presence in the office. Some flexibility may be available based on experience, project responsibilities, and the needs of the firm.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Lead architectural projects from planning and design through construction administration and closeout, with responsibility for scope, fee, schedule, budget, and overall project performance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Guide Architects, Job Captains, and other team members in the production of presentations, design documents, and construction documents.
• Anticipate project needs, identify risks early, and resolve challenges throughout design and construction administration in a proactive, diplomatic, and strategic manner.
• Promote strong design, documentation, quality control, and project delivery practices.
• Mentor developing staff, set clear expectations, and help strengthen the capabilities of the project team.
• Remain sufficiently hands-on to contribute in Revit and AutoCAD when project needs require it.

KEEP READING IF:

YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED PROJECT LEADER. You know how to lead complex projects through multiple phases of design and construction while balancing client expectations, design quality, schedule, and budget.

YOU TAKE OWNERSHIP. You anticipate what a project and project team will need, identify problems before they become crises, and communicate clearly with clients, consultants, and colleagues.

YOU ENJOY LEADING AND MENTORING. You set clear expectations, hold yourself and others accountable, and help developing staff become stronger architects and project leaders.

YOU WANT YOUR WORK TO MATTER. You are energized by challenging projects that support public agencies, critical infrastructure, aviation, science, technology, and other mission-driven clients.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

• Architecture or related degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university - required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in the architecture industry - required
• 4+ years of architectural project management experience - required
• 3+ years of substantive architectural experience on complex institutional projects* - required
• Demonstrated experience managing institutional projects and multidisciplinary teams, with responsibility for project scope, fee, schedule, budget, client communication, and consultant coordination - required
• Working experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam in a professional production environment - required
• Experience with federal, state, or local government projects - strongly preferred
• Architecture licensure, or active pursuit of licensure - highly preferred
• Experience mentoring or supervising architectural staff - preferred

*Relevant institutional experience may include government, civic, justice/courthouse, higher education or K-12, healthcare/laboratory, public safety, or other comparably complex institutional facilities. Experience in aviation, aerospace, warehousing/distribution, secure facilities, data centers and other specialized project types is also valued.

A PATH TO SUCCESS

At Development One, we believe expectations should be clear. We will work with you to establish goals and benchmarks at 30 days, 90 days, 6-9 months, and 12 months and beyond - creating a shared roadmap for success and continued professional growth.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary: $100,000-$140,000 annually, depending on experience, licensure, and qualifications.

We promote a healthy work/life balance and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing at 3 weeks per year to start, increasing with seniority, plus 10 paid holidays, including the four business days between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees
• 401(k)
• Annual bonus tied to company and individual performance
• Training and support for those pursuing architect licensure
• Professional development and coaching
• Company-sponsored team-building events and opportunities for community involvement