Architecture Project Manager - Commercial

Project Manager- Commercial 

DAHLIN is a diverse, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm with offices located throughout the Western United States. We offer 50 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. Please visit our website () to learn more.

We are currently seeking a licensed Architect / Project Manager to join the Commercial team in Pleasanton, CA .  The ideal candidate has proven project management experience within an architectural firm , working on civic, community, or other complex projects. This experienced professional will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of exciting new projects, including scope, schedule, budget, project team coordination, and client communication , bringing projects to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.

This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our Pleasanton, CA office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead architectural projects through all phases, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Serve as a primary client contact and coordinate with project teams, consultants, and other stakeholders to keep projects aligned and moving forward to the client’s satisfaction .
• Ensure quality and accuracy of documents to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee project finances, including fee development, contracts, billing, and labor tracking; proactively address budget and schedule issues.
• Support proposals and RFP responses and contribute to project planning and contracting.
• Lead project teams through clear direction, delegation, collaboration, and coaching of less experienced staff.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Demonstrated hands-on project management experience in a U.S. architectural firm, with responsibility for managing project scope, budgets, schedules, teams, and deliverables.
• Experience in using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff.
• Strong skills and talent in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed & registered Architect in the state of CA required .
• 5+ years of proven architectural project management experience, including managing scope, budgets, schedules, client relationships, and project teams through all project phases, including Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture (required).
• Recent experience working with U.S.-based projects, clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. building codes, permitting processes, and construction practices.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• 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.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.

Salary Range : $90,000 - $120,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

 

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