Project Manager

MWA Architects Inc • San Francisco, CA

2d • $110,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MWA Architects is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing San Francisco infrastructure design studio. Our collaborative team designs sustainable, resilient, and beautiful facilities for the water, power, public works, and transportation sectors. We are looking for an organized, proactive leader who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong client relationships, and guiding multidisciplinary teams from planning through construction.

Requirements

• At least eight years of experience within a small to medium-sized firm/studio environment with experience managing technical project types, such as industrial, civic, commercial, administration, operations, laboratory, maintenance, public works, or transportation facilities
• Licensed architectural status with experience with California building codes. Oregon and/or Washington state also desirable.
• A Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Deltek, Microsoft Office, and related programs

Nice To Haves

• LEED accreditation preferred but not required
• Lead and mentor project teams
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Creative problem solving and sound judgment across a range of projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service and relationship management skills
• Commitment to design excellence and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead small- to medium-sized architectural projects through all phases of design and construction, managing project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships through regular communication, meetings, and project documentation.
• Direct and support Project Architects, Designers, and multi-disciplinary consultant teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality design deliverables.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, labor utilization, invoicing, and additional services.
• Create clean, attractive, high-quality architectural designs appropriate for public clients.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays
• Employer-matched 401K
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefit plans
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Continuing education opportunities
• Assistance with professional accreditations
• Leadership growth

What This Job Offers

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