Architectural Project Manager

Martin Search Consultants; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Search Consultants is seeking an Architectural Project Manager in Santa Ana, CA. The candidate will lead design teams, manage projects from schematic design through construction administration, and ensure timelines and budgets are met.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor or Master of Architecture and at least 5 years of design experience, with strong communication, leadership, and graphic presentation skills to coordinate with stakeholders, owners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture required.
• Minimum 5 years design experience in architecture.
• Strong knowledge of codes and planning.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; experience with Revit preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage client expectations on calls, meetings, and on-site.
• Oversee design through all phases from pre-design to construction administration.
• Develop project timelines, allocate staff, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Lead design concepts and coordinate with owners and stakeholders.
• Mentor staff and contribute to design culture.
• Review drawings for quality and completeness.

Skills

5+ years design

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Graphic presentation

Code knowledge

Coordination

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office

Project management

Job description

Martin Search Consultants provides the highest quality of service and industry knowledge to the best Architecture and Engineering Companies throughout the country and to the talented individuals who want to improve their careers and lives by joining a company who aligns with their needs today and into the future.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a Architectural Project Manager in Santa Ana, CA

My client is a mid-size national firm who has seen their clients and projects and staff grow successfully. The right candidate for this position will demonstrate a strong knowledge of architecture and project management and will be crucial in the future and ongoing success of this company being in a position where they will be able to be part of all aspects of multiple projects working under strong mentorship from Senior Leadership and managing staff.

If you have interest in taking ownership of your career in The Architectural Field and being able to truly grow and learn with a great group of professionals, this is definitely a position for you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage & meet client expectations representing the firm on calls, meetings, and on-site.
• Manage projects through the full process from pre-design/schematic design through all phases of design, permitting, bidding, & construction Administration
• Manage and meet project timelines. Must be able to develop project timelines based on available information, understanding of staffing allocations, & client needs. Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines delivering consistent and correct project documentation on-time. Applicants should be comfortable making decisions on project design needs and should be proficient in coordinating projects with all disciplines, jurisdictional requirements, & stakeholder requirements.
• Take lead responsibility for creative concepts/solutions for complex architectural projects.
• Meet directly with the owner/client, analyze project goals, conceive and develop architectural concepts/solutions for those goals
• Initiate and create designs and other documentation with responsibility for preparation of presentation drawings, models and narratives.
• Manage and review projects drawn by themselves or others ensuring quality, correctness, and completeness of project documentation.
• Provide leadership, direction & guidance for all disciplines related to coordination of the overall building design.
• Work with various disciplines throughout all phases to ensure all concepts/solutions accommodate project needs and the owner's programmatic requirements.
• Direct the activities of designers and mentor other staff members as needed.
• Help build and maintain the design culture of the studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Masters of Architecture degree
• A minimum of 5 years of design experience.
• Experience in the areas of commercial program rollout preferred but not required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (Mandatory), Revit (preferred but optional), Bluebeam
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Disciplined and organized in recording & tracking project status, dates, & deliverables across numerous projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.