- Location
- San Jose, California
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Overview
A nationally recognized San Jose architecture firm with a global presence is seeking a Project Manager. The firm's diverse portfolio spans high-rise residential, mixed-use, commercial, higher education, and civic work across offices in Southern California, the Bay Area, Texas, the East Coast, and Shanghai. If you're looking to join a collaborative studio culture in the heart of San Jose that is actively growing, this is a great opportunity!
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of design and construction for multi-family housing projects. This individual will be responsible for managing project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, client relationships, and consultant coordination while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality architectural projects.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.
Project Leadership
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Lead and manage medium-sized project teams through all phases of design and construction.
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Collaborate closely with the Principal-in-Charge to manage project staffing, workload, contracts, and overall project performance.
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Partner with the Project Designer to ensure the design vision is successfully executed throughout the project.
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Develop and maintain strong client relationships while serving as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
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Understand and manage client standards, approval processes, project goals, and regulatory requirements.
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Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and at the highest quality standards.
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Communicate project expectations, responsibilities, and protocols to internal teams and consultants.
Team Leadership & Staffing
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Assist in determining project staffing requirements and resource allocation.
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Coordinate the work of project team members and consultants to meet project schedules and budgets.
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Mentor, coach, and support the professional growth of team members.
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Participate in employee performance reviews and contribute to staff development initiatives.
Project Planning & Financial Management
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Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and work plans.
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Monitor project progress, staffing needs, and backlog.
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Communicate key milestones and deliverables to project teams.
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Track project financial performance, including profitability and accounts receivable.
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Maintain or exceed established project profitability goals.
Contracts & Proposals
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Assist in developing project scopes, fee proposals, work plans, schedules, and additional service requests.
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Participate in the preparation and review of client and consultant agreements.
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Identify potential contractual risks and coordinate with firm leadership to resolve legal and liability concerns.
Programming & Design Management
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Lead programming efforts by documenting owner and user requirements.
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Ensure project requirements are effectively communicated to the design team.
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Guide schematic design development while maintaining alignment with project goals, schedule, and budget.
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Promote design excellence throughout the project and support high-quality presentations and client deliverables.
Technical Leadership
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Coordinate architectural and engineering disciplines throughout project development.
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Apply knowledge of building systems, construction methods, materials, and specifications.
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Oversee the development and coordination of construction documents.
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Ensure project documentation meets firm quality standards and client expectations.
Code & Agency Coordination
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Review project documents for compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility standards, and regulatory requirements.
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Coordinate permit and agency approvals.
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Represent the client during meetings with public agencies and review authorities as needed.
Communication & Construction Administration
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Maintain organized project documentation and project files.
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Lead project meetings and presentations.
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Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and project communications.
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Keep clients informed of project progress, risks, and recommended solutions.
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Support projects through bidding, construction administration, and project closeout as required.
Requirements
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Minimum 10 years of architectural experience, including project management on increasingly complex projects.
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Multi-Family Type V construction experience required.
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Professional degree in Architecture or equivalent experience.
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Licensed Architect required (California license highly desirable).
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LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) preferred.
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Demonstrated success managing project budgets, schedules, consultants, and client relationships.
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Experience preparing project proposals, fee estimates, and presentations.
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Strong understanding of architectural contracts and consultant coordination.
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Thorough knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and sustainable design practices.
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Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Desired Attributes
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Commitment to design innovation and excellence.
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Independent, self-directed and self-motivated.
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Ability to motivate and effectively lead design staff.
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Highly organized.
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Values and personality compatible with the Firm’s culture.
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