Project Manager

Archinect; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Fully paid healthcare

Generous vacation and sick time

Live-work balance emphasis

Job summary

Douglas Pancake Architects, Inc. in Irvine seeks a Project Manager to lead multiple architectural projects from design through construction administration, ensuring high-quality outcomes and a live-work balance.

You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, liaise with clients and authorities, and stay current with codes and best practices to deliver on time and within budget. Hybrid work schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an Accredited University. A master’s degree is a plus.
• CA Licensed Architect or actively seeking IDP and professional licensure.
• 5-10 years proven track record as a Project Manager in an Architectural firm; OSHPD experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, construction methodologies, and building codes/regulations.
• Proficiency in Architectural BIM software (Revit, ArchiCAD, or similar); ArchiCAD training provided.
• Excellent leadership abilities, with the capacity to motivate and inspire project teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills for multiple projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly motivated proactive mindset with attention to detail and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple projects through all design, documentation, and construction administration stages.
• Lead project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain organized project records and communications.
• Serve as liaison with clients, consultants, and governing agencies.
• Attend site meetings to monitor progress and ensure compliance with codes and specs.
• Manage project budgets and financials, tracking expenses and updating clients and senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks, addressing challenges impacting outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices and apply them to PM processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

BIM software (Archicad/Revit)

OSHPD experience

Team coordination

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

CA Licensed Architect / IDP pursuit

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

Archicad

Revit

Job description

Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager passionate about delivering exceptional architectural design for a higher purpose? Are you looking for a unique combination of a family-like environment that fosters a fast-paced setting to produce high-quality results and encourages a live-work balance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our esteemed architectural firm as a Project Manager.

About us

Douglas Pancake Architects, Inc. (DPA) is a dynamic boutique firm in Irvine, CA, dedicated to shaping the future of senior housing and healthcare through thoughtful, innovative design. We create supportive, healing environments for seniors—the most vulnerable members of our community—while continuously evolving to meet the industry's ever-changing needs. As demand for senior housing grows, we are committed to expanding our expertise, pushing creative boundaries, and delivering exceptional designs. In addition, our newly launched design studio brings our passion for excellence to high-end single-family homes, multi-family developments, and commercial projects. This is an exciting time for DPA as we broaden our horizons and take on new, inspiring challenges!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple projects through all design, documentation, and construction administration stages.
• Lead project teams, including architects, job captains, designers, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, adjusting plans as necessary to meet project goals.
• Highly organized to maintain project records, communications, and associated project documentation.
• Serving as the liaison for projects by communicating with clients, consultants, and governing agencies.
• Attend project site meetings during construction to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design specifications, building codes, and regulations.
• Manage project budgets and financials, tracking expenses, preparing additional services, and updating clients and senior management as necessary.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing any challenges or obstacles impacting project outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices and incorporate them into project management processes and methodologies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an Accredited University. A master’s degree is a plus.
• CA Licensed Architect or actively seeking IDP and professional licensure.
• 5-10 years proven track record as a Project Manager in an Architectural firm successfully managing large, multi-story, residential, and institutional projects. OSHPD experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, construction methodologies, and building codes/regulations.
• Proficiency in Architectural BIM software (Revit, ArchiCAD, or similar) is desired. We are using ArchiCAD, and training will be provided.
• Excellent leadership abilities, with the capacity to motivate and inspire project teams towards achieving project objectives.
• 7)Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 8)Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences.
• 9)Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and provide innovative solutions.
• 10)Highly motived proactive mindset, with a keen attention to detail and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget.

Why work at DPA?

• Competitive Salary within Industry Standards
• Fully Paid Healthcare
• Generous Vacation and Sick time
• Hybrid and Flexible work schedule
• Emphasis on Live-Work Balance
• Exponential opportunity for long-term growth
• Small firm, family-like environment