Senior Project Manager - Archictecture

Clark Pacific; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Employer-paid life insurance

Voluntary ancillary benefits

401k matching

Job summary

Clark Pacific is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Architecture in California to lead projects from conceptual design through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration. You will coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, manage budgets, and report progress to the Director of Architecture.

The role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to CALGreen/California Building Code, and leadership in a dynamic design environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• 15+ years of experience leading commercial projects.
• Experience with California Building Code / CALGreen codes.
• Ability to obtain NCARB reciprocity.
• Proficient in Revit and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor activity of select project teams and review Contract Documents for scope.
• Coordinate external design consultants, including proposals, contracts, budgets and performance.
• Coordinate with Clark Pacific Architecture and other internal departments.
• Coordinate with AHJ for permitting compliance as required by project.
• Manage and maintain architectural project budgets and report to Architecture Director.
• Present project information in meetings and conference calls to update status and solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Organization

Problem solving

Discretion handling sensitive info

Leadership potential

Excel

Revit

Reading construction documents

Education

BA/Architecture (4-year)

Bachelor of Architecture (5-year)

NCARB reciprocity eligibility

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $135,000 USD to $200,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) for Architecture will primarily function as a project lead within the Architecture department and assist with department operational duties. SPM will present project concepts internally and externally as needed, help coordinate technical reviews internally on a quarterly basis, and lead the team to coordinate conceptual design through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration. The Senior Project Manager for Architecture reports directly to the Director of Architecture and periodically reports on project financials and schedule as required. Project pipeline is a direct reflection of Business Development sales effort and as such this position may support the Director’s sales efforts.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000 annually depending on experience

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Exercise a high level of confidentiality when dealing with staff, projects and proprietary information.
• Assist Director of Architecture with design department operational duties as needed.
• Lead and monitor activity of select project teams. Consistently review Contract Documents for alignment with contracted scope.
• Manage external design consultants’ output; including but not limited to proposals, contract initiation, invoicing, budgets, and performance.
• Coordinate and communicate between Clark Pacific Architecture and other internal departments.
• Coordinate with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for Permitting compliance as required by project.
• Day-to-Day communication with General Contractor.
• Manage and maintain architectural project budgets.
• Report to Director of Architecture regarding project and budget status, in addition to identified issues and potential solutions.
• Present project information internally through presentations in meetings and conference calls to update all on status, solutions, and overview.

Key Interfaces

Internal

• Desing Build/General Contracting
• Field

External

• General Contractor
• AHJ
• Client Representative

Key Metrics and Deliverables

• Schedules met or exceeded
• Client Satisfaction
• Departmental technical advancement

Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience managing project financial budgets.
• Working knowledge of AIA contract documents or similar.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as effective listening and engagement with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build strong relationships and engage and motivate teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints; exceptionally collaborative.
• Ability to maintain attentiveness to detail and accuracy throughout involvement in multiple projects without losing sight of goals and deadlines.
• Excellent organization skills to drive topics with multiple stakeholders/interests.
• Problem solving skills that aim to remedy and prevent reoccurrence
• Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationships with team members and other organizations.
• Passionate about Clark Pacific’s vision and mission; able to promote, demonstrate, and communicate the mission, values and core competencies of Clark Pacific to others.
• Ability to read construction documents and specifications.
• Able to exercise appropriate discretion when handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Display willingness and interest in stepping up into greater leadership role if the situation requires or the opportunity presents itself.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Proficiency with Revit Software (Level 6-7 out of 10)
• General office environment will be experienced. There will be periodic exposure to manufacturing environments which may present hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery.
• Exposure to field construction environments which includes walking in rough terrain and working at significant elevations.
• There will be periodic exposure to outside weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat, wet and/or humid environments.

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones, standing and walking
• Periodic: Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements
• Occasional: Business travel, (15%). Bending squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Experience and Education

• Required Education: Bachelor of Arts /Emphasis on Architecture (4yr degree)
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Architecture (5yr degree – professional)
• Licensure: Preferred or the ability to obtain through NCARB reciprocation in the short term.
• Experience: 15+ years
• Experience leading Commercial Projects required.
• Experience with California Building Code / CALGreen codes required

Core Values:

• Determination:Meet challenges head on
• Innovation:Always look for better
• Well-Being:Seek the success, health, and happiness of all
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
• 401k matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent

Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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