Architectural Project Manager - Manufacturing/Industrial

Colliers Engineering & Design•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join its Client Programs Market team in Los Angeles, California. The role focuses on manufacturing and industrial projects within global and national building programs, providing project and client leadership throughout design and delivery. The Architectural Project Manager leads project teams through contract management, design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration. The position manages project schedules, staffing plans, budgets, financial performance, quality, and project closeout. It also builds client relationships, serves as the primary contact for project communications, and upholds MG2’s standards for design excellence. The role includes coordinating internal and external project resources and stakeholders, reviewing project deliverables and financial information, supporting team performance, and leading project meetings and debriefs. People-management duties, including monthly individual check-ins and mid-year and year-end reviews, apply to people managers only.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
Demonstrated experience leading teams through all phases of milestone-based project delivery.
Basic knowledge of architectural contracts and contract execution procedures.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated expertise with collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a licensed professional.

Responsibilities

Manage project teams through all project phases, ensuring deliverables align with the contract, schedule, budget, and MG2 quality standards.
Ensure required contracts are in place before beginning contract deliverables.
Create and maintain milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans.
Create and maintain detailed Project Charters, including comprehensive QA/QC plans.
Assist with developing project proposals and responding to RFPs as requested.
Monitor project financial status and conduct intermediate financial reviews with Team Leads or the Principal-in-Charge.
Review monthly project invoicing and consultant billing.
Prepare and distribute weekly project updates to stakeholders, covering deliverables, finances, contracts, and permitting.
Lead or direct internal and external project team meetings.
Participate in quality-control procedures, including review of externally distributed project deliverables.
Oversee construction administration team activities, including weekly RFI and submittal log reviews and attendance at project OAC meetings.
Review site visit reports and punch lists before they are issued.
Host internal and external project debrief meetings after construction, identifying opportunities to improve service and results.
Initiate and complete project closeout in accordance with contractual obligations following substantial completion.
Manage internal and external resources to ensure consistent quality and project profitability.
Monitor team-member performance and provide accurate, relevant feedback.
For people managers only: conduct monthly one-to-one check-ins with internal team members and mid-year and year-end performance reviews.