Project Manager - Civic/Community

DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors•Irvine, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an energetic, confident, and highly motivated PROJECT MANAGER to join our Civic team in our Irvine, CA office. The ideal candidate has experience at an architectural firm working in civic, community, or other complex projects. This experienced professional will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of exciting new projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our Irvine, CA office.

Requirements

Substantial experience in using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
Self-confident; tenacious while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff.
Ability to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff.
Strong skills and talent in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.
5+ years of demonstrated experience with civic / community projects coordinating all project efforts, administrative and technical, through all phases of development including Schematic Design, Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
Completion of Bachelor’s in Architecture or Master’s in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program.
Commitment to professional growth
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect in the state of CA highly preferred.
Including a link to an online portfolio is a huge plus!

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects through all phases of development, including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects.
Coordinate request for proposal responses
Estimate fees, determine scope of work, prepare proposals and contracts, and monitor adherence to terms.
Actively manage client budgets, schedules and programs, project communications, documentation, and project team assignments.
Serve as client contact liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
Provide oversight and monitor the work of less experienced staff.