Project Manager

Flad Architects • San Francisco, CA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

If you enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative environment that celebrates each person’s ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad is a national architectural firm, with ten offices across the country. With expertise in the Science & Technology, Higher Education, and Developer markets, our Flad San Francisco team of creative, intelligent, energetic people help our clients tackle the issues that change people’s lives. How will your days be spent Directly responsible to the client and the firm for the successful execution and leadership of projects including the meeting of project goals, client service, quality of work performed, utilization of staff, marketing reputation of the firm, and profitability. Overall responsibility for leading, motivating, and providing a team environment for the project team members by inspiring a shared vision, enabling others to act, taking risks, and assuming ultimate responsibility for the team's actions, exercising good judgment, and continually increasing people skills. Responsible for articulating and communicating the client's vision, goals, and objectives through development of the project work plan during the planning phase. Responsible for developing the project fees and contracts during the planning phase and establishing the project schedule, budget, and profitability during the start-up phase. Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, meeting design intent and client vision/goals, and at the required level of quality. Assist with developing strategies for approaching clients and cultivate business development opportunities by presenting Flad's services to potential clients and participate in client interviews. Responsible for continuous management and development of key, repeat clients. Maintain good working relationships with the client to promote future opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of architectural experience and at least three (3) years of recent project management experience with large-scale facilities required.
• Excellent client management and leadership skills required.
• Superior technical and presentation skills and a commitment to design excellence essential.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with one of Flad's market segments preferred.
• Professional registration preferred.
• Sustainability accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the client and the firm for the successful execution and leadership of projects including the meeting of project goals, client service, quality of work performed, utilization of staff, marketing reputation of the firm, and profitability.
• Overall responsibility for leading, motivating, and providing a team environment for the project team members by inspiring a shared vision, enabling others to act, taking risks, and assuming ultimate responsibility for the team's actions, exercising good judgment, and continually increasing people skills.
• Responsible for articulating and communicating the client's vision, goals, and objectives through development of the project work plan during the planning phase.
• Responsible for developing the project fees and contracts during the planning phase and establishing the project schedule, budget, and profitability during the start-up phase.
• Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, meeting design intent and client vision/goals, and at the required level of quality.
• Assist with developing strategies for approaching clients and cultivate business development opportunities by presenting Flad's services to potential clients and participate in client interviews.
• Responsible for continuous management and development of key, repeat clients.
• Maintain good working relationships with the client to promote future opportunities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits, including mass transit and parking; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement
• Hybrid work environment
• Annual base salary range is currently: $120,000 - $180,000.

What This Job Offers

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