Project Manager

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic architectural firm in La Canada is seeking a Designer with 6-10 years of experience to lead multiple residential projects and manage design processes. This full-time in-person role focuses on collaboration and efficiency while contributing to community rebuilding efforts. Candidates should hold an M.Arch. and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Flexibility, independence, and a solid work ethic are essential for success in this entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Local applicants preferred

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in design-focused firms.
• Experience with custom residential projects.
• Capable of minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, contracts, and client communications.
• Collaborate with team to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead a group in delivering documents for fire rebuilds.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Professional degree in Architecture (M.Arch.)

Tools

Excel

Adobe Suite

CAD

Job description

The Role: Designer 6-10 years experience

Bunch Design is a growing AIA award winning, design focused, Residential architecture practice located in La Canada, CA (near Altadena/ Pasadena).

WHO WE ARE

Bunch Design specializes in smaller projects often on weird lots with tight spaces on tight budgets. It is a unique business model that requires us to work on many projects at once. This on top of helping with a steady stream of Eaton Fire rebuilds is meaning we could use a great project manager...

Our office is located in a storefront where we also have a small store selling objects for small living which serves as an interface with the larger community. 90% of our projects get built. We don't mess around and the process is collaborative and fun! The job is only in person in La Canada and we do not want anyone commuting more than 45 minutes.

We are part of the Altadena Community and have created a deliverable specific to the Eaton Fire rebuild efforts. The process is working. We have 3 in the building department and 6 more on the way. We are seeking someone who can focus on these efforts. It will be dynamic and entrepreneurial.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties and Responsibilities)

Typical Management

• You will take on some project management duties currently being performed by the partners including: writing proposals/ agreements, communicating with clients about these that, project scheduling, staffing, tracking basic office finances, invoicing, work with bookkeeper, quarterly reports, etc

• Helping Bunch project architects with consultants, client communication and deliverables with staff. Helping with work flow, tasking and achieving deliverables per agreements on many concurrent small projects.

• Aid project architects in communication, project deliverables, work flow, and quality control related to that.

• Collaborate with the team to design and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

• Help assemble an interiors specification and bid documents working with consultants and contractors.

Leadership: New rebuild studio

• Lead a group here and remote in delivering a shortened set of document/ permit/ specification set specifically for fire rebuilds. A 2-3 month touch. We have established a very strong model and this will grow in numbers.
• Work with homeowners and with staff in the design, communication and permitting.
• Work with contractors and owners with onboarding projects, documentation, bidding, streamlining into reality.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING/WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)

• A professional degree in Architecture (M.Arch.) from an accredited institution.
• Arch II (licensed or not is ok) 6-10 years of real experience in design-focused firms with a project management/business focus.
• Experience in custom design residential projects.
• Exceptional organizational skills and an interest in systems and efficiency.
• Motivated, independent, flexible, and cooperative problem solver with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• Capable of taking direction and initiative with minimal supervision.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

OTHER DETAILS

• Full-time in-person position in La Canada
• Local applicants preferred
• Flexible work hours
• proficient in excel, adobe suite, CAD, clear thinker and writer

Include letter, resume, references, and work samples including design drawings, 3D models, and construction documents for a completed (built) project. Please include a downloadable PDF link to the same information (Max 20MB file size). Send [e-mail] your name and the position in the title.No phone calls, please.