Project Manager | Multi-Family

Overview

Our client is a well-established, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm with decades of experience and multiple offices across California and beyond. Known for designing communities that promote human fulfillment and well-being, they have built a strong reputation for thoughtful, high-quality residential work and a people-first studio culture. They offer a collaborative environment where design excellence, professional growth, and meaningful client relationships are at the core of everything they do.

We are looking for a technically skilled, design-driven Project Manager to join their Multi-Family team in San Diego or Irvine, CA. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of complex projects and contribute meaningfully to a studio that values both craft and community.

This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at their San Diego or Irvine office.

What You'll Do

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Lead and coordinate all project efforts—administrative and technical—to ensure efficient, cost‑effective execution through all phases, including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.

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Estimate fees, define scope of work, and assist with preparing proposals and contracts; monitor progress to ensure adherence to terms.

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Actively manage client budgets, schedules, programs, project communications, documentation, and project team assignments.

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Serve as the primary client liaison, guiding projects to successful completion while maintaining strong, trusted relationships.

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Provide day‑to‑day oversight of project teams, monitoring the work of less experienced staff and supporting their development.

What You'll Bring

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Substantial experience using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billing, and labor tracking.

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Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.

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A confident, solutions‑oriented approach, with the ability to maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

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Proven ability to provide clear direction and inspiring leadership to architectural staff.

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Strong proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.

Qualifications

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5+ years of experience coordinating all aspects of architectural projects, administrative and technical, through all phases of development, including Schematic Design, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.

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Demonstrated experience with multifamily housing projects.

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB‑accredited program.

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Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

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Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without restrictions (visa sponsorship is not available for this position).

Benefits

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Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

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Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plan

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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401(k)