Architectural Project Manager
About The Position
MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join its Client Programs Market team in Irvine, California. The role offers the opportunity to work on global and national building programs, with an emphasis on project and client leadership throughout all phases of design and delivery. The Architectural Project Manager leads project teams through project execution, including contract management, design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration. The position manages project schedules and financial performance, builds strong client relationships, upholds MG2’s design standards, and serves as the primary contact for project-related communications.
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 for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on banking project types.
- 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 a comprehensive QA/QC plan.
- 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 invoicing and consultant billing.
- Produce and distribute weekly project updates covering contract deliverables, financial updates, contracts, and permitting reports.
- Lead or direct internal and external project team meetings.
- Participate in Quality Control procedures, including reviewing externally distributed project deliverables.
- Oversee Construction Administration activities, including weekly reviews of RFI and submittal logs 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 and complete project close-out procedures in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Manage internal and external resources to ensure consistent quality and project profitability.
- Manage team-member performance and provide accurate, relevant feedback.
- For People Managers only: conduct monthly one-on-one check-ins with internal team members.
- For People Managers only: conduct 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.
- Seven paid holidays and three 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
Mid Level
