Project Manager, Architecture – Civic

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Architect to lead complex civic projects in Los Angeles. The role requires 10+ years, California licensure, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate design, documentation, and client relations.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets, ensure code compliance, and contribute to project fee development and proposals, with occasional US travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in complex civic projects.
• Licensed Architect in California
• DBIA certification preferred
• Experience with large, complex projects
• Skilled in architecture, detailing, and construction administration
• Proven coordination with contractors, architectural teams, and consultants
• Proficient with MS Office and project software (Revit, Bluebeam, MS Project)
• Leadership and mentorship of multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent writing, public speaking, and networking skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the US

Responsibilities

• Forecast and organize project team for design, development, production and project document delivery
• Coordinate with consultants, team members and the client
• Successfully execute projects by following Stantec's and Owner’s protocols and procedures
• Develop strong client, consultant and collaborator relationships
• Understand budget, code and jurisdictional requirements
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams
• Collaborate on project fee development and project proposals

Skills

Architecture

Project Coordination

Construction Administration

Project Fee Development

Project Proposals

Detailing

Budget Management

Code Compliance

Mentorship

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (accredited)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Forecast and organize project team for design, development, production and project document delivery


• Coordinate with consultants, team members and the client


• Successfully execute projects by following Stantec's and Owner’s protocols and procedures in order to reach the best solution


• Develop strong client, consultant and collaborator relationships


• Understand budget, code and jurisdictional requirements


• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams


• Collaborate on project fee development and project proposals

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in complex civic projects


• Degree in architecture from an accredited university


• Must be licensed in California or attainable within one year


• DBIA certification preferred


• Experience with multiple project sizes, with a concentration in large and complex projects


• Skilled in architecture and detailing as well as proficient in construction administrative processes


• Proven effectiveness coordinating with contractors, architectural teams, and consultants


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite


• Requires understanding of project software: Revit, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.


• Successful at leading and organizing a team of multiple disciplines and consultants


• Confident with public speaking and networking


• Excellent writing skills


• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills


• Detail oriented and organized with proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously


• Available for occasional travel within the US.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex civic projects, including strong skills in architecture, project coordination, and client relationship management. Proficient in utilizing project software and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 10+ Years Experience In Complex Civic Projects


• Licensed Architect In California


• DBIA Certification Preferred


• Proficiency In Revit And Bluebeam


• Strong Problem-Solving Skills

Hard Skills

• Architecture


• Project Coordination


• Construction Administration


• Project Fee Development


• Project Proposals


• Detailing


• Budget Management


• Code Compliance


• Mentorship


• Analytical Thinking

Soft Skills

• Public Speaking


• Networking


• Writing Skills


• Detail Oriented


• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Architect In California


• DBIA Certification Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Civic Projects


• Consultant Coordination


• Project Document Delivery


• Jurisdictional Requirements


• Client Relationships

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite


• Revit


• Bluebeam


• MS Project