Design Project Manager

SkillsetGroup, LLC; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillSetGroup seeks an experienced Design Project Manager in the San Gabriel Valley, CA area. This role leads the architectural/design side of multiple new store development projects, coordinating construction documents through administration with architects, vendors, and field teams.

The ideal candidate will have a seasoned architectural/project management background, strong knowledge of codes and ADA, and experience with entitlements and permitting.

Qualifications

• Seasoned architectural/project management background
• Strong architectural design and construction-document knowledge
• Architect license strongly targeted; candidates actively working toward registration may be reviewed
• Strong experience with entitlements and permitting
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ADA compliance
• Knowledge of structural, civil, and MEP systems
• Strong project-management and multi-project experience
• Must be comfortable traveling frequently
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with architects, vendors, construction teams, and field personnel

Responsibilities

• Manage the architectural/design side of multiple new store development projects
• Manage projects from construction documents through construction administration
• Track schedules, milestones, critical paths, scope, and budgets
• Review architectural plans for design intent, accuracy, building codes, ADA compliance, and prototype standards
• Create/review site plans and conceptual drawings
• Work directly with architects, vendors, Construction, and field teams
• Support entitlements and permitting
• Conduct site visits, QC walks, and project/design reviews
• Identify design issues and develop practical solutions with vendors and field teams
• Use AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet
• Manage several complex projects simultaneously

Skills

Project management

Architectural design

Communication

Multi-project experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

SkillSetGroup is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager based in the San Gabriel Valley, CA area. This position will be working hands-on project manager for various commercial/QSR construction projects throughout the Southwest US territory. The ideal candidate must have experience with all store design aspects for ground-up builds within the retail/commercial industry. Extensive experience with entitlements & permitting requirements is also a must. This position does require a 4-year degree in Architecture or related field. This position will require 30-50% travel throughout the Southwest US region. This will also be a DIRECT HIRE role.

Details

• Manage the architectural/design side of multiple new store development projects
• Manage projects from construction documents through construction administration
• Track schedules, milestones, critical paths, scope, and budgets
• Review architectural plans for design intent, accuracy, building codes, ADA compliance, and prototype standards
• Create/review site plans and conceptual drawings
• Work directly with architects, vendors, Construction, and field teams
• Support entitlements and permitting
• Conduct site visits, QC walks, and project/design reviews
• Identify design issues and develop practical solutions with vendors and field teams
• Use AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet
• Manage several complex projects simultaneously

Requirements

• Seasoned architectural/project management background
• Strong architectural design and construction-document knowledge
• Architect license strongly targeted; candidates actively working toward registration may also warrant review
• Strong experience with entitlements and permitting
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ADA compliance
• Knowledge of structural, civil, and MEP systems
• Intermediate–Advanced AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet
• Strong project-management and multi-project experience
• Must be comfortable traveling frequently
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with architects, vendors, construction teams, and field personnel