Project Manager - Residential

DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Flexible Spending plan

Job summary

DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors seeks an energetic Architectural Project Manager to join our Residential team in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate has experience with low density and single-family residential projects and will take full ownership of schedules, budgets, and scope to meet client expectations.

This hybrid role requires strong SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM skills, plus excellent communication and leadership abilities to guide architectural staff toward successful

Qualifications

• Substantial experience using project management tools for initiation, planning, billing, and tracking labor.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to lead architectural staff and provide direction.
• 5+ years of experience coordinating projects through all phases including Schematic Design.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture (required).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all project efforts to ensure cost-effective execution through all phases (DD, CDs, CA).
• Estimate fees, determine scope, prepare proposals and contracts, monitor adherence to terms.
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules, programs, communications, and team assignments.
• Serve as client contact liaison to bring schedule, budgets, and scope to completion and client satisfaction.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to less experienced staff.

Skills

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

DAHLIN is a diverse, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm practice with offices located throughout the Western United States. We offer 50 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same Passion for Place starts with our own working environment - a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.

We are currently seeking an energetic, confident, and highly motivated ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER to join our Residential team in Palo Alto, CA. Qualified candidates will demonstrate experience in low density and single-family residential projects. This experienced professional will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of exciting new projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.

This is a hybrid position located at our Palo Alto office.

What You Will Do

• Manage and coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost‑effective execution of assigned projects through all phases of development, including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Estimate fees, determine scope of work, prepare proposals and contracts, and monitor adherence to terms.
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules and programs, project communications, documentation, and project team assignments.
• Serve as client contact liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Provide oversight and monitor the work of less experienced staff.

What You Will Bring

• Substantial experience in using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Self‑confident; tenacious while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff.
• Ability to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff.
• Strong skills and talent in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience coordinating all project efforts, administrative and technical, through all phases of development including Schematic Design.
• Experience with low density and single-family residential projects.
• Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture (required).
• Recent experience working on architectural projects within the United States.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. building codes, permitting processes, and construction practices.
• Experience coordinating with U.S.-based clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Commitment to their own professional growth.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre‑tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401(k).

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse community of professionals. As such, women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. Our firm participates in E-Verify.