Architectural Project Manager

Bancroft Staffing Partners (BSP); Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses - Performance / Profit sharing

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous PTO / vacation and paid holyd

Diverse, high-quality commercial proj.

Significant client exposure and own项目

Work across multiple project types

Long-term career growth and leadership

Job summary

Bancroft Staffing Partners seeks an Architectural Project Manager in Newport Beach for a fast-paced, commercial-focused role. You will lead design-to-construction, own client relations, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across retail, restaurant, and mixed-use projects.

7+ years of architectural experience and a strong Revit skill set are required, with California licensure or progress toward licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional architecture experience.
• Proven experience as Architectural Project Manager.
• Strong commercial portfolio; retail and restaurant experience preferred.
• Tenant-side and landlord-side project experience preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication and project ownership.
• Ability to manage consultants, schedules, budgets, teams, and contractors.
• Proficiency with Revit.
• So. California/Orange County project experience preferred.
• California architectural license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Stable career history and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design and documentation through permitting and construction.
• Serve as the primary client contact and take ownership of project delivery.
• Manage schedules, budgets, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Coordinate retail, restaurant, commercial, mixed-use, tenant, and landlord-side projects.
• Lead client and consultant meetings and maintain clear communication and expectations.
• Review project documentation for quality, coordination, and constructability.
• Support permitting, bidding, RFIs, submittals, and construction administration.
• Mentor junior team members and drive successful project execution.

Skills

Client communication

Project ownership

Team coordination

Education

Architectural license

Licensure in progress

Tools

Revit

Job description

About Us: BSP is partnered with an established, design-focused Southern California architecture practice known for delivering creative, highly functional environments across retail, restaurant, commercial, mixed-use, adaptive reuse, and branded spaces. Our reputation has been built on strong client relationships, thoughtful design, and the ability to successfully execute projects from initial concept through construction.

Our Newport Beach team offers the best of both worlds: a diverse and sophisticated project portfolio with a collaborative, hands-on culture where talented people have real visibility and influence. Project Managers are trusted with meaningful ownership, direct client relationships, and the opportunity to work across multiple project types while continuing to grow into greater leadership roles.

The Position: We are seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to join our Newport Beach team. This opportunity is ideal for an architectural professional with 7+ years of experience and a proven track record managing projects, clients, consultants, schedules, budgets, and internal teams.

The strongest candidates will bring a diverse commercial background with experience across retail, restaurant, mixed-use, tenant improvement, and landlord-side projects. You should be comfortable shifting between project types, taking ownership, and serving as a trusted point of contact for clients.

This role is best suited for candidates with a strong commercial architecture background rather than primarily single-family residential experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects from design and documentation through permitting and construction.
• Serve as the primary client contact and take ownership of project delivery.
• Manage schedules, budgets, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Coordinate retail, restaurant, commercial, mixed-use, tenant, and landlord-side projects.
• Lead client and consultant meetings while maintaining clear communication and expectations.
• Review project documentation for quality, coordination, and constructability.
• Support permitting, bidding, RFIs, submittals, and construction administration.
• Mentor junior team members and help drive successful project execution.

Job Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional architecture experience.
• Proven experience functioning as an Architectural Project Manager.
• Strong commercial portfolio; retail and restaurant experience highly preferred.
• Tenant-side and landlord-side project experience strongly preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication and project ownership skills.
• Ability to manage consultants, schedules, budgets, teams, and contractors.
• Proficiency with Revit.
• Southern California / Orange County project experience preferred.
• California architectural license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Stable career history and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.

What's Offered

• $120-140,000/year (DOE)
• Bonuses - Performance / Profit sharing
• Competitive full benefits package.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Generous PTO / vacation and paid holidays.
• Diverse, high-quality commercial project portfolio.
• Significant client exposure and project ownership.
• Opportunity to work across multiple project types rather than a single specialty.
• Strong long-term career growth and increasing leadership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Bancroft Staffing Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees & candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.