Architectural Project Manager
About The Position
MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Architectural Project Manager for its Client Programs Market team in Irvine, California. The role supports global and national building programs and leads project and client relationships through all phases of design and delivery. The Architectural Project Manager leads teams through contract management, design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration; manages schedules and financial performance; and serves as the primary point of contact for project communications while maintaining client relationships and MG2’s design standards.
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 using collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for work-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with banking project types.
- Certification as a licensed professional.
Responsibilities
- Manage project teams through all project phases, ensuring deliverables align with contracts, schedules, budgets, and MG2 quality standards.
- Ensure required contracts are in place before beginning contract deliverables.
- Create and maintain milestone-based project schedules and staffing workplans.
- Prepare and maintain detailed Project Charters, including comprehensive QA/QC plans.
- Assist with project proposals and RFP responses as requested.
- Monitor project financial status and conduct intermediate financial reviews with Team Leads or the Principal-in-Charge.
- Review monthly project invoices and consultant billing.
- Prepare and distribute weekly project updates covering contract deliverables, financial status, contracts, and permitting reports.
- Lead or direct internal and external project team meetings.
- Participate in quality-control procedures, including review of externally distributed project deliverables.
- Oversee construction-administration activities, including weekly RFI and submittal log reviews and attendance at project OAC meetings.
- Review site visit reports and punch lists before issuance.
- Host internal and external project debrief meetings after construction, identifying opportunities to improve service and results.
- Initiate project close-out procedures after substantial completion and complete close-out in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Manage internal and external resources to support consistent quality and project profitability.
- Manage team-member performance and provide accurate, relevant feedback as needed.
- For people managers only: conduct monthly one-on-one check-ins with internal team members and mid-year and year-end performance reviews.
Benefits
- Employer-provided employee healthcare plan and reduced-cost premium plans
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- 3 floating holidays
- Employer-sponsored family planning program
- Employer-paid parental leave
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Employee wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) program with eligible company match after a waiting period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
