Senior Project Manager - Architecture Firm

Walker Warner • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Walker Warner is looking for a highly motivated and talented Senior Project Manager to lead a team on a new and inspiring residential project with a refined, bespoke sensibility. This role is ideal for a confident leader who thrives in high-engagement environments and has a proven ability to cultivate and manage client relationships. Both strategic and hands-on, this position offers visibility across the firm, with direct engagement with firm leadership and discerning clients.

Requirements

• Accredited degree in architecture.
• 15 or more years of related professional experience, including extensive design, technical and project management on multiple complex projects at the same time.
• California State Architect’s license required.
• Thorough knowledge of technical issues, design and techniques.
• Experience on multiple high-end custom residential, hospitality, and workplace projects.
• Demonstrated 3D modeling/BIM proficiency to oversee work (Archicad preferred, but not required).
• Demonstrated experience being able to manage and lead extended external and internal project teams (staff, client, consultants, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff members.
• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to produce accurate, succinct and complete work on time.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the United States as required.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and effectively manage external and internal teams to deliver and drive a project through all phases successfully while providing expertise and oversight in all areas.
• Proactively lead the development of design in collaboration with the clients, Principal and other team members.
• Effectively command internal teams to implement design vision, understand input, delegate priorities, and inform Principal in Charge to provide assurance that project is on track.
• Lead and develop junior team members in the production, organization and coordination of the BIM model and drawing sets as required for presentations, agency approvals and construction for all project phases.
• Act as the primary contact for all client, consultant and contractor communications; maintaining constant, proactive communication on schedule, budget, costs and general project status.
• Track all project financials, deadlines, and milestones; coordinate and adjust the work to ensure completion within the parameters of the agreed-to schedule and budget.
• Attend job site meetings, oversee RFI responses, submittals and shop drawing review during Construction Administration.
• Responsible for tracking and anticipating staffing needs in coordination with the Architectural Operations Manager.
• Act as a champion for office standards (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) with regular participation and willingness to engage in office programs.
• Willingness to engage in meaningful work outside of project work, that helps the firm achieve its Vision and Strategic plan.
• Share experiences (lessons learned) and unique insight as applicable to increase the Firm’s common knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned and required of the project and or firm.

Benefits

• Fully paid health benefits for employees.
• Profit sharing.
• Employer 401(k) contribution.
• Generous paid time-off.
• Flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees