Project Manager

DGA•Sacramento, CA

5d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Welcome to a place where your architectural leadership meets opportunity. If you are a multi-faceted professional who seamlessly balances project execution, technical expertise, and design integration, this role is built for you. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with over a decade in commercial architecture and a proven track record of guiding complex projects from conceptualization through construction administration. If you thrive in the life science, biotech, high-tech, and critical facilities sectors—and excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and keeping projects on budget and schedule—we want to hear from you. Bring your dynamic leadership to our team and help build the future of innovative environments.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years technical expertise in commercial architecture is required, including demonstrated success as a project architect on a range of corporate project types (life science, healthcare, or high-tech laboratory design a plus).
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
Licensed or registered architect
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, serving as the primary client contact.
Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to manage budgets, staffing & project set up with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors.
Ability to work effectively on multiple small to medium projects, to set priorities and maintain schedules
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Ajera and project management software
Construction Management skills
Working knowledge of building codes and CBC/ADA Accessibility requirements
Strong problem-solving ability
Detailing skills
Provides mentorship for junior staff
Experience with local authorities having jurisdiction
Must be proficient in Autodesk Building Design Suite/ Revit and newer, along with MS Office Suite
Participation in the preparation of proposals including interviews and presentations
Applicants for this position must have unrestricted right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

life science, biotech, high-tech, and critical facilities sectors experience
life science, healthcare, or high-tech laboratory design experience

Responsibilities

Own full responsibility for managing all aspects of multiple small to midsize projects.
Prepares strategic plans for project success.
Be responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
Serve as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfaction
Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams
Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors
Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees
Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections)
Provide leadership to the team and client by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule