Architecture Project Manager

Job Description

What is Designblendz?

With over 300 collective years of experience in architecture, engineering, interior design, 3D CGI visualization, and development services, we are the ultimate destination for all your real estate development needs. Our team is dedicated to helping our clients and partners find innovative solutions across various industries that combine the built and virtual world.

By leveraging our diverse skill set, we seamlessly navigate the realms of physical real estate development, business franchising, and 3D virtual real estate marketing. Whether designing 278 apartments over four buildings, managing thousands of digital assets for large businesses, or creating cutting-edge CGI virtual environments to achieve sales goals for international brands, we have the blended team to make it happen.

At the heart of our interdisciplinary team lies a group of passionate dreamers, problem solvers, and aspiring world changers. Their unwavering commitment to quality and customer service sets the bar higher in both the physical and virtual worlds. Driven by our relentless pursuit of excellence, we are paving the way for a future that seamlessly merges and raises the standard in both. 

Why Designblendz?

Do you have the constant need to improve in your career and daily life? Are you looking for a supportive team to push you with a never settle mentality to make things better each and every day? Our culture has a 360 support system for growth with bi-yearly reviews, committees dedicated to education, and goal setting you personally and professionally. It’s what helps drive amazing results for our clients, and create an office of rockstars. We are constantly striving to get better, more efficient in how we operate, and solving complex problems for our customers that span both the virtual and built environment. If you are someone who never settles for average, then we are looking for you to join our team.

Career Overview:

As an architecture Project Manager, you will lead, manage, and oversee architectural projects from conception to completion. Working closely with leadership, you will navigate each phase, ensuring efficiency and adherence to project goals. This role demands technical expertise, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage architectural projects from inception to completion, overseeing all phases including schematic design, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration.
• Collaborate with a team, guiding them through project tasks and ensuring productivity.
• Conduct field surveys and measurements, directing junior staff to ensure accuracy.
• Develop design and space plans based on client requirements, offering expertise in programming.
• Serve as Construction Administrator during project construction, handling tasks such as reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and managing change orders.
• Attend on-site construction meetings, keeping accurate records and addressing critical path issues.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial qualities that support business development efforts.
• Organize and direct the architectural team to ensure orderly and timely project execution.
• Determine construction detailing requirements, ensuring compliance with codes and aesthetics.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on project drawings and documents.
• Manage project timelines and milestones, advising leadership of any deviations.
• Oversee junior staff career goals and development
• Commit to meeting project deadlines while adapting roles strategically to achieve project goals.
• Research to ensure code compliance and develop technical specifications.
• Handle building agency interactions, including preparing applications and addressing objections.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Must be a registered architect in good standing.
• 5+ Years of experience managing projects from conception to completion
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (BArch) or Bachelor of Science in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Revit
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Partially subsidized medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirnement benefits currently up to 3% match eligibility after 6 months of full time employment
• Maternity and Paternity Leave Policy