Architectural Project Manager (commercial) at DAHLIN

Job Overview

DAHLIN is an award-winning architecture, planning, and interior design firm with 170+ multicultural professionals located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same passion for Place® starts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive.

We are currently seeking an energetic, confident, and highly motivated ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER to join our PLEASANTON, CA, location. Qualified candidates will demonstrate experience in Commercial projects. This experienced professional will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of exciting new projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. CA licensed architect and experience with Commercial projects required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5+ 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 Commercial projects.
• Active architectural licensure in California is required.
• Graduate of an accredited 4- or 5-year architecture school.
• Commitment to their own professional growth.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions or visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Substantial experience in using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Self-confident and tenacious while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff
• Able to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff
• Strong skills and talent in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM

Responsibilities

• Fully competent in all aspects of architecture
• 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.
• Estimate fees, determine the 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.
• Serve as client contact liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Provide oversight and monitor the work of less experienced staff.