Architecture Project Manager - Data Centers (Hybrid)

Colliers Engineering & Design • San Francisco, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join its Client Programs Market team in San Francisco, California. The role leads global and national data center building programs and guides projects through all stages of execution, from contracts and design through documentation, permitting, construction administration, and closeout. The Project Manager is the primary client contact and is responsible for project-team leadership, schedules, staffing plans, financial performance, quality, and client relationships.

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 professional expertise with data centers.
• 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.
• Ability to use collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a licensed professional.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams through all project phases and ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, 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, conduct intermediate financial reviews with Team Leads or the Principal-in-Charge, and review monthly invoicing and consultant billing.
• Prepare and distribute weekly stakeholder updates covering contract deliverables, financial status, contracts, and permitting.
• Lead or direct internal and external project-team meetings.
• Participate in quality-control procedures and review 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 to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate and complete project closeout in alignment with contractual obligations following substantial completion.
• Manage internal and external resources to maintain quality and project profitability.
• Manage team-member performance and provide relevant feedback.
• 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 and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, 7 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
• Employer-sponsored Family Planning Program and employer-paid parental leave.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with an eligible company match after a waiting period.

What This Job Offers

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