Senior Project Manager - Education

DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors•Irvine, CA

41d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced, team-focused SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER to join our K-12 EDUCATION team in our IRVINE or SAN DIEGO, CA office. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to create engaging, interactive learning environments that challenge students, support educators, and foster places of safety and security with the latest in technology and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to serve as the primary client contact, and lead a team of creative designers, architects, and project managers. You will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of exciting new projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion, while ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction. This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our Irvine or San Diego office.

Requirements

Substantial experience using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
Self-confidence and tenacity while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, consultants, and technical staff.
Strong proficiency in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.
Excellent problem solving skills and independent thinking with strong listening skills and strong follow through.
Excellent graphic, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
Ability to effectively and lead and provide direction to architectural staff.
8+ years of demonstrated experience coordinating all project efforts, administrative and technical, through all phases of development including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects
California K-12 experience required; DSA experience required
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program.
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
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.

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 Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects.
Serve as the main point of contact with the client and city agencies, as applicable.
Conduct community outreach meetings and establish regular client meetings.
Independently estimate fees, define 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 for complex projects.
Understand the differences in responsibilities to the client and to the project team for the coordination of complex projects through all stages of development.
Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing with clients, project staff, sector staff and resource teams .
Provide oversight and monitor the work of less experienced staff.
Mentor and support the professional growth of less experienced project managers.