Licensed Architect & Project Manager, Commercial

DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k

Job summary

DAHLIN is seeking a licensed Architect / Project Manager to join the Commercial team in Pleasanton, CA. The candidate will lead architectural projects through all phases, coordinating with consultants, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and client communications to bring projects to successful completion.

This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days onsite per week at our Pleasanton office. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM experience in U.S.-based architectural firms, strong knowledge

Qualifications

• Licensed & registered Architect in the state of CA
• 5+ years of proven architectural project management experience
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture
• Recent experience with U.S.-based projects, clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of U.S. building codes, permitting processes, and construction practices
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all phases, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and project documentation
• Serve as a primary client contact and coordinate with project teams, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Ensure quality and accuracy of documents to support successful project delivery
• Oversee project finances, including fee development, contracts, billing, and labor tracking
• Proactively address budget and schedule issues
• Support proposals and RFP responses and contribute to project planning and contracting
• Lead project teams through clear direction, delegation, collaboration, and coaching of less experienced staff

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Client relationships

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Licensed Architect in CA

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

DAHLIN is seeking a licensed Architect / Project Manager to join the Commercial team in Pleasanton, CA. The candidate will lead architectural projects through all phases, coordinating with consultants, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and client communications to bring projects to successful completion.

This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days onsite per week at our Pleasanton office. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM experience in U.S.-based architectural firms, strong knowledge