This design-focused architecture office in San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Commercial Buildings and/or Science & Technology projects in the Bay area, as well as strong project management and business development skills. You will be helping this company grow their practice regionally, in direct collaboration with their Practice Leader, and join an existing studio of 15-20 people.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project teams and develop effective project workplans
• Client relationship building with a long-term strategy for building Higher-Education clients in the region
• Work with Principal to evaluate project requirements
• Manage project through all phases of design, from project set up through to CA
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and participate in bidding process
• Consulting and negotiating issues with architects, engineers, and other consultants
• Monitor quality of construction documents
• Communicate directly with, and provide coaching as needed, to team members
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion goals within the office and on projects
• Monitor project costs and completion status against budget schedules/timeline
• Review contractor bids and work with Principal to provide recommendations to owner
• Collaborates with Principal and Practice Group Leader in business development activities, including pursuing new projects, developing proposals, and client interviews

Qualifications:

• Experience leading commercial and/or Science & Technology projects, ideally in the Seattle area, from start to finish
• 15+ years of experience (post-graduate experience at an architecture firm)
• Registered Architect preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of building codes, local zoning codes, and building standards
• Experience negotiating contracts
• Experience being the point-of-contact for the client
• Proficient with PM software
• Professional degree in Architecture

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision care
• 401k plans
• Excellent work culture
• Performance-based bonuses

*Note: this role is not remote, and will require a candidate to relocate to Bay Area upon acceptance of the role.