DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors

Archinect; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k

Job summary

DAHLIN Architecture in Palo Alto seeks a Project Manager - Residential to lead and coordinate design and construction phases for single-family and low-density projects. This full-time, hybrid role sits in our Palo Alto office and requires strong leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and client liaison skills.

You will manage design development, construction documents, and construction administration, with proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM, and you must hold a B.Arch or M.Arch and US

Qualifications

• 5+ years coordinating all project efforts through all phases.
• Experience with low density and single-family residential projects.
• Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture is required.
• Recent US experience with codes, permitting, and practice.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all project efforts through Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Estimate fees, define scope of work, prepare proposals and contracts, and monitor terms.
• Oversee client budgets, schedules, programs, communications, and team assignments.
• Serve as client liaison to align schedule, budget and scope with client expectations.
• Oversee and mentor less experienced staff on projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

SketchUp

Job description

Project Manager - Residential

DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors

Palo Alto, CA, US

Full-time

Hybrid position located at our Palo Alto office.

What You Will Do

• Manage and coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects through all phases of development, including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects.
• Estimate fees, determine scope of work, prepare proposals and contracts, and monitor adherence to terms.
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules and programs, project communications, documentation, and project team assignments.
• Serve as client contact liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Provide oversight and monitor the work of less experienced staff.

What You Will Bring

• Substantial experience in using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Self-confident; tenacious while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff.
• Ability to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff.
• Strong skills and talent in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience coordinating all project efforts, administrative and technical, through all phases of development including Schematic Design.
• Experience with low density and single-family residential projects.
• Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture (required).
• Recent experience working on architectural projects within the United States.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. building codes, permitting processes, and construction practices.
• Experience coordinating with U.S.-based clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Commitment to their own professional growth
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Please Note… Including a link to an online portfolio is a huge plus! We regret that due to the large volume of inquiries, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding the status of applications. We'll be sure to contact you if we need more information.