Architectural Project Manager

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager | Multifamily & Mixed-Use Long Beach, California | Hybrid: 3 days in office Overview Our client is an established, AIA award-winning architecture and design firm recognized for thoughtful work, strong client relationships, and a collaborative, people-focused culture. We are seeking experienced Project Manager and Senior Project Manager candidates to lead multifamily and mixed-use projects within its Southern California team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from pursuit and proposal development through design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration. You will guide project teams, manage schedules and financial performance, and serve as a trusted partner to clients. Responsibilities Lead multifamily and mixed-use projects through all phases of architectural service. Develop proposals, including scope of work, fees, schedules, staffing plans, and consultant requirements. Manage project budgets, resources, milestones, and deliverables across multiple assignments. Serve as a primary client contact, maintaining clear communication and strong working relationships. Lead and coordinate architects, designers, technical staff, and external consultants. Oversee documentation, quality reviews, permitting, agency coordination, and construction administration. Monitor project financial performance and support billing, invoicing, and forecasting. Mentor team members and support new and repeat business through strong client service. Qualifications 5+ years of relevant experience, including project-management responsibility within a full-service architecture firm. Demonstrated multifamily and mixed-use architectural project experience. Experience developing proposals and managing scope, fees, schedules, staffing, and budgets. A strong understanding of architectural project delivery, construction documentation, building codes, permitting, and construction administration. The ability to lead teams, coordinate consultants, and manage client relationships. Strong communication, organization, presentation, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with relevant architectural design, documentation, and project-management tools. Ability to work in the Long Beach office three days per week. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture or a related field is required for the Project Manager position. Architectural licensure is not required. For Senior Project Manager Candidates In addition to the shared responsibilities above, the team is looking for: 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of project-management responsibility within a full-service architecture firm. A track record of leading large, complex multifamily and mixed-use projects, or multiple mid-sized projects, through all phases. Experience negotiating proposals, contracts, amendments, and additional services. Broader responsibility for project financial performance, including forecasting, billing, collections, and consultant invoices. Advanced technical knowledge and experience leading quality-control reviews and multidisciplinary teams. The ability to mentor developing project leaders and manage complex client relationships. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture or a related field is required for the Project Manager position. Architectural licensure is preferred. Bring your senior-level project leadership, multifamily and mixed-use expertise, and proposal-development experience to a collaborative practice where you can shape meaningful work and lasting client relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northern Impact LLC.