Project Director Entertainment Lead

AC Martin, Inc. is an innovative, award-winning architecture and interior design firm with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, the Bay Area, and San Diego. Our work is a mix of Market-Rate Housing, Urban Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Industrial, K-12, Community Colleges, Civic/Government, Higher Education, Planning, and Programming. We foster professional and personal development and offer prospects for career advancement. POSITION SUMMARYA Project Director oversees the most complex projects of the largest magnitude or larger volume of smaller projects.This position is specifically to help lead the Entertainment Market, notably Themed Entertainment. This position is based in Los Angeles but has a high probability of travel in the US and internationally.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Tasks include, but are not limited to:Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects including contracts, change orders, invoicing, and payments.Prepares strategic plans for project success.Serves as the primary liaison contact with clients to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction.Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments.Must utilize and update Deltek for administration of the project.Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects.Responsible for contract reviews, consultant contracts, and change orders and ASRs for review with principals.Provides oversight and monitoring of work of less experienced project managers.Acts in a team leader capacity in the absence of the principal.External responsibilities include business development and participation in industry organizations.Works directly with principals, design principals, design directors, senior designers, project managers, and project architects.REQUIREMENTSMust be a licensed architect with 15 or more years of experience or equivalent in all technical phases of architecture.Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in architecture or equivalent is required.A portfolio must be submitted for consideration.Additional industry certifications are desired (LEED, DBIA, CDT, etc.).Themed Entertainment experience desired. Applicants that have experience in complex building systems are also welcomed.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSWe offer career advancement opportunities and an excellent benefits package which includes:Alternative work schedule of 40 hours per week based on a 4 ½‐day workweek.Hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home, and half-day on Fridays.Group medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options.Company-paid Life and AD&D coverage.401(k) Savings Plan.Company paid time off and holidays.Paid monthly parking. Salary range is between $120,000 and $155,000 annually.EEO EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.