Project Manager
MBH Architects
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alameda • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $118,000 - $140,000 per year
About the role
- Lead, mentor, and support junior staff to ensure project success, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment.
- Assign tasks based on project scope and team strengths while providing technical guidance and creative solutions to complex design and construction challenges.
- Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders, consultants, and permitting officials across all project phases.
- Manage deliverables, budgets, and documentation coordination with structural, MEP, civil, and other consultants while overseeing quality control of construction drawings.
- Direct and lead project meetings (internal, external, and with permitting officials), guiding responses to plan check comments and project changes.
- Provide construction administration, including site visits, submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and coordination with contractors.
- Forecast and manage staffing, revenue, and resource needs while assisting with billing, invoicing, collections, and identifying additional client services when needed.
- Report weekly project status to the Studio Director and contribute to proposals, contracts, performance reviews, and candidate interviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent experience; Licensed Architect or actively pursuing licensure and LEED accreditation is a plus
- Experience managing retail projects from initial concept to build out with adaptability across diverse brands, fast-paced environments, and multi-office operations
- Advanced knowledge of building systems, materials, construction methods, codes, and accessibility requirements
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear, professional communication skills (verbal and written)
- Leadership and team-building abilities with a commitment to mentoring junior staff and fostering collaboration
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Experience with retail design, including prototype implementation, custom detailing, and space planning
- Building client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and negotiating additional services while managing project accounting and billing processes
- Coordinating with clients, consultants, building officials, and contractors to manage scope, schedules, and correspondence across all project phases
- Improving production methods and efficiencies while delivering quality projects on time and within budget
- Forecasting staffing and resource needs to meet project plans, budgets, and utilization targets
- Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Photoshop
Benefits
- 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
- Professional development stipend
- LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
- Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
architecturebuilding systemsconstruction methodscodesaccessibility requirementsretail designspace planningproject accountingbudget managementquality control
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringorganizational skillscommunication skillsteam-buildingcollaborationadaptabilityclient relationship managementnegotiationproblem-solving
Certifications
Licensed ArchitectLEED accreditation