Project Manager, Placemaking & Client Relations

RDC.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RDC, an architecture firm headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Project Manager for its Placemaking team. You will oversee multiple accounts, lead design initiatives, and mentor staff while managing budgets, schedules, and client relations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project architects and external consultants to deliver high-quality projects on time and within standards. Travel may be required to meet clients and project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or related field.
• Proven experience in project management and retail architectural design, grocery experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in design and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple accounts concurrently, balancing project priorities and timelines.
• Initiate and monitor project budgets, schedules, and milestones, making adjustments as needed to ensure project success.
• Conduct regular project reviews to assess progress and address potential challenges.
• Understand and implement company standards and procedures.
• Identify project needs and engage relevant external consultants to enhance project success.
• Manage relationships with internal and external consultant teams, ensuring effective collaboration and timely deliverables.
• Project billing and invoices management.
• Collaborate with project architect to ensure a successful design team.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and understanding of client needs.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, concerns, and ensuring overall client satisfaction.
• Host and attend client meetings; including some travel as needed.
• Actively seek and secure new business opportunities through existing clients, and via industry networking.
• Collaborate with the business development team to identify and pursue potential projects.
• Oversee the professional development of junior staff members by providing mentorship and guidance.
• Assign tasks to junior staff based on their skills and project requirements.
• Regularly follow up on task progress, providing support and guidance as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Recommend and/or provide training to direct reports. Identify opportunities for professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
• Provide insightful and enthusiastic leadership. Create a positive attitude and build supportive morale.
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Budget management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture

Tools

Design software

Project management software

Job description

RDC, an architecture firm headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Project Manager for its Placemaking team. You will oversee multiple accounts, lead design initiatives, and mentor staff while managing budgets, schedules, and client relations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project architects and external consultants to deliver high-quality projects on time and within standards. Travel may be required to meet clients and project needs.