Architectural Manager, Aviation

FRANKFURT-SHORT-BRUZA ASSOCIATES PC•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$140,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

FSB Architects + Engineers, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an experienced Architectural Manager to lead, develop, and support the architectural team within its Aviation Studio. This People Manager role is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and professional development of architectural staff, while also overseeing the quality and execution of their project work. The manager will maintain a clear understanding of team workload, priorities, deadlines, and capabilities, translate project requirements into actionable work plans, and help staff build the technical and professional skills needed to successfully deliver complex aviation projects. Working closely with the Aviation Studio Director, other Architectural Managers, Project Managers, engineers, consultants, and other disciplines, this role helps align people, project needs, and technical execution while fostering an environment of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing people, building strong teams, and helping architectural professionals deliver exceptional work within the aviation design space.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
Licensed Architect required.
10+ years of architectural experience.
Experience leading, scheduling, supervising, and developing architectural staff.
Strong knowledge of architectural project delivery, documentation, detailing, building codes, construction methods, and constructability.
Experience with multidisciplinary coordination and technical review of architectural deliverables.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Aviation or airport project experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and develop architectural staff within the Aviation Studio, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, feedback, and accountability.
Plan staff workload and assignments in coordination with the Aviation Studio Director, other Architectural Managers, and Project Managers, balancing project needs, schedules, and staff capabilities.
Coach and mentor staff in technical skills, communication, problem solving, prioritization, collaboration, and effective project execution.
Conduct performance reviews, support professional development, and participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring architectural staff.
Oversee architectural production and deliverables across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and the professional standard of care.
Translate project schedules and milestones into clear work plans, priorities, and expectations for architectural staff.
Provide technical review of architectural work to ensure deliverables are coordinated, constructable, biddable, and compliant with project requirements, codes, and firm standards.
Guide staff in planning, documenting, detailing, and coordinating complex aviation projects, including work within active airport environments.
Lead and support architectural activities through bidding, construction administration, and project closeout.
Implement and maintain architectural production standards and identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, efficiency, and constructability.
Serve as a subject matter expert for architectural project teams, conducting code reviews and providing guidance on complex technical, design, and constructability issues.
Contribute to firm-wide architectural standards and best practices, while engaging with clients and project stakeholders as needed to support technical coordination and project delivery.