Project Manager I

Butlerarmsden; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 107,800 - 161,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Long-term disability coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Licensure support and bonuses

Transit and parking benefits

Annual professional development stipends

Job summary

Butlerarmsden is seeking an experienced Project Manager – I in San Francisco, CA to lead small to mid-size residential design projects. The role encompasses managing project phases from concept through construction, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget for projects totaling $5–10M construction costs.

Preferred candidates will have an accredited degree in Architecture, along with 6–7 years of experience in high-end residential design. The position offers health, vision, dental insurance, and 401(k) with profit sharing, contributing to a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years minimum of professional, high-end residential experience.
• May be licensed or non-licensed and close to licensure.
• Proactive, organized, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of multiple small to midsize projects.
• Develop and coordinate schedule and budget.
• Maintain client contact and supervise project personnel.

Skills

3D modeling/BIM software (ArchiCAD preferred)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Education

Accredited degree in Architecture

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Project Manager – I

Butler Armsden Architects seeks an experienced Project Manager – I to lead multiple small to mid‑size residential design projects. The role involves managing key project components from concept through construction, ensuring design excellence against schedule and budget within a portfolio of 2–5 year projects with total construction costs $5–10M and professional fees $750K–1.5M annually.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of multiple small to midsize projects and assist Senior PM on larger projects.
• Assess priority for smaller projects and coordinate with PMs on larger projects.
• Report to Senior Project Manager or higher.
• Develop and coordinate schedule and budget, monitoring adherence to terms.
• May participate in office‑wide staffing assignments.
• Handle presentations, design development, permitting, and production of working drawings and construction documents.
• Coordinate meetings, document meeting minutes, and record site conditions and construction development.
• Ensure adherence to office standards and filing systems.
• Maintain client contact and supervise project personnel on own projects.
• Capable of tasks and duties of Designer and Job Captain levels.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architecture.
• 6–7 years minimum of professional, high‑end residential experience.
• May be licensed or non‑licensed and close to licensure.
• Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, collaborative, with exceptional problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced skill in 3D modeling/BIM software and 2D drafting (ArchiCAD preferred).
• Ability to manage teams.
• Knowledge of project management tools for initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor.
• Embodies and promotes the firm’s mission, vision, and purpose to internal and external teams.
• Health‑seeking professional growth mindset.
• Leads by example, embracing strong work ethic and a can‑do attitude.
• Passion for all aspects of projects and the firm.
• Exhibits integrity and professionalism in daily leadership and client engagement.
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and training to team members.
• Provides consistent, professional, courteous feedback to leadership.
• Engages in professional events, representing the firm.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending account (health and dependent care).
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Licensure support and bonuses.
• Transit and parking benefits.
• Annual professional development stipends.

Salary Range

$107,800 – $161,800