Senior Project Manager, Architecture

Sony Pictures; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Entertainment in Culver City seeks a Senior Project Manager, Architecture to lead medium to large tenant-improvement projects from programming through turnover, aligning scope, design quality, budget, schedule, stakeholders, consultants and vendors. The role requires autonomous leadership, extensive architecture/design experience, and collaboration with senior executives.

Base salary ranges from $118,200 to $147,700 with annual incentives and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, project management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of senior project management experience and 10+ years of specialized design and/or architecture experience.
• Registered Architect, AIA, Certified Interior Designer, and/or NCIDQ credential preferred; LEED AP/WELL are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture and design processes, workplace programming, space planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, building codes, and ADA requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, consultant/contractor management, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project delivery, establishing direction and maintaining quality across project phases.
• Own design from programming through construction, closeout, and turnover.
• Coordinate design milestones with the project schedule and resolve design/technical issues.
• Direct multidisciplinary design consultants and resolve coordination conflicts.
• Lead design presentations and advise senior stakeholders on design and project decisions balancing requirements, budget, and FF&E.
• Oversee design-related construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, field conditions, and punch lists.
• Mentor designers and project team members and contribute to design standards and process strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, project management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Project Manager, Architecture provides project management leadership, architectural services, and interior design expertise for medium tenant improvement projects through large, complex, highly visible or strategically important initiatives. The role leads projects from programming and concept development through construction and turnover, aligning scope, design quality, budget, schedule, stakeholders, consultants, and vendors. Working with minimal oversight, this position establishes design direction, anticipates technical and constructability risks, resolves significant field issues, and may serve as the primary architect/designer for interiors projects.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Architectural Services & Design

• Lead design and project delivery, establishing direction and maintaining quality and consistency across all project phases.

• Own design from programming and concept development through construction, closeout, and turnover.

• Set and coordinate design milestones with the overall project schedule; identify and resolve design, technical, code, ADA, and constructability issues.

• Direct multidisciplinary design consultants, manage key vendors, and resolve coordination conflicts and significant field issues.

• Lead design presentations and advise senior stakeholders; make significant design and project recommendations that balance requirements, budget, schedule, and FF&E costs.

• Lead design-related construction administration, including review of submittals, RFIs, change orders, field conditions, punch lists, and supplemental drawings.

• Establish project requirements, evaluate solutions, contribute to design standards and process strategy, and mentor designers and project team members.

Project Management

• Manage projects from inception through completion, acting autonomously and in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Create and orchestrate project teams; manage stakeholders; support consultant selection and onboarding; delegate to external contractors; and coordinate field verification.

• Partner on procurement activities, including RFQ and RFP advisory, contract review, and work/change order review and approval.

• Oversee project budgets, commitments, purchase orders, ProCard activity, change orders, financial packages, executive approvals, and FAR circulation in Minto format via Fiori.

• Develop and manage integrated schedules, communication plans, executive communications, logistics plans, and overarching budget and schedule reporting.

• Coordinate project closeout, including financial reconciliation, post-project evaluation, client surveys, and collection of manuals, CAD drawings, warranties, and other closeout documentation.

• Coordinate graphics and signage requirements with applicable Corporate Communications, D&I, and CSR guidelines, and manage signage vendors when required.

Leadership & Development

• Coach and mentor team members through project work, share subject matter expertise, and provide design and project leadership.

• Participate in ongoing learning, development, project shadowing, and mentorship activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, project management, or related field preferred.

• 10+ years of senior project management experience and 10+ years of specialized design and/or architecture experience.

• Registered Architect, AIA, Certified Interior Designer, and/or NCIDQ credential preferred; sustainability credentials such as LEED AP or WELL are a plus.

• Advanced knowledge of architecture and design processes, workplace programming, space planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, building codes, and ADA requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, highly visible, or strategically important projects with minimal oversight and present recommendations to senior executives and C-suite stakeholders.

• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, consultant and contractor management, stakeholder communications, and project closeout.

• Experience reviewing construction drawings, pricing sets, submittals, RFIs, change orders, punch lists, and field documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam required. Revit experience preferred.

• Knowledge of commercial furniture, finish and building material selection, signage, graphics, art coordination, and furniture specifications is preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in entertainment, corporate facilities, real estate, design, architecture, and/or construction environments is a plus.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $118,200- $147,700. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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