Architectural Project Manager

HPI Architecture; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

HPI Architecture is looking for an Architectural Project Manager for their Newport Beach location. You will oversee projects from day one to delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and quality control while managing financial performance in the Housing or Education sector.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, project management experience, and knowledge of architectural design. A competitive salary and benefits package, including medical and 401(k), are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related project management experience, preferably in the Education Sector.
• Professional license and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Experience in managing project financial performance and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects and communicate objectives, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Define resources to ensure smooth design and documentation processes.
• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Building Codes

Understanding of DSA

Technical Understanding of Architectural Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Summary

As an Architectural Project Manager at HPI’s San Diego or Newport Beach location, you will lead projects from day one through delivery to our client. You will be responsible for client service, quality control, and financial performance. This is a great opportunity to join a highly motivated and collaborative team managing projects within our Housing or Education Sector.

Description

• Manage one or more client projects providing leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, budget, and schedule
• Define and implement the necessary resources to ensure the design and documentation process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and client
• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate contracts and fees
• Manage schedules, budgets, and staffing
• Track and manage the financial performance of projects for success including, but not limited to, staffing projects, schedule, fees, and billings
• Assist with our Quality Control process for all milestone submissions (SD, DD, CD, Jurisdictional Submission Sets)
• Work closely with the design, technical, and construction administration teams to ensure the intent of the building design is maintained
• Make decisions on a project with minimal direction and suggest ways to improve systems and procedures that will create better architectural services
• Mentor junior staff members

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects
• Excellent communication skills with clients, consultants and internal project team
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to move easily between projects as needed to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of building codes and understanding of various construction types
• Understanding of DSA and/or local jurisdictional requirements
• Technical understanding of architectural design
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 5+ years of related project management experience. Experience managing projects within the Education Sector
• Professional license preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k), along with paid Vacation and paid Holidays