Architectural Project Manager - Manufacturing/Industrial

Colliers Engineering & Design • Irvine, CA

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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 supports global and national building programs and emphasizes project and client leadership through all phases of design and delivery.

The Architectural Project Manager leads project teams through contract management, design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration. The position manages project schedules and financial performance, builds strong client relationships, upholds MG2’s design-quality standards, and serves as the primary contact for project-related communication. It also involves managing internal and external resources and team performance. Monthly one-to-one check-ins and mid-year and year-end performance 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 using 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

• Certification as a licensed professional is preferred.

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.
• Create 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 invoicing and consultant billing.
• Prepare and distribute weekly project updates to stakeholders, including information on contract 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 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 to identify opportunities to improve service and results.
• Initiate project close-out procedures after substantial completion and finalize 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-to-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 and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, seven paid holidays, and three floating holidays.
• Employer-sponsored Family Planning Program and employer-paid parental leave.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) participation with an eligible company match after a waiting period.
• Monthly employee recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end-of-year holiday party.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level