We are currently seeking an energetic, confident, and highly motivated PROJECT MANAGER to join our Civic team in our Irvine, CA office. The ideal candidate has experience at an architectural firm working in civic, community, or other complex projects. This experienced professional will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of exciting new projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage and coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects through all phases of development, including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects.

• Coordinate request for proposal responses
• Estimate fees, determine scope of work, prepare proposals and contracts, and monitor adherence to terms.
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules and programs, project communications, documentation, and project team assignments.
• Serve as client contact liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Provide oversight and monitor the work of less experienced staff.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Substantial experience in using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billings, and tracking labor.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Self-confident; tenacious while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff.
• Ability to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff.
• Strong skills and talent in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with civic / community projects coordinating all project efforts, administrative and technical, through all phases of development including Schematic Design, Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Registered Architect in the state of CA highly preferred.
• Completion of Bachelor’s in Architecture or Master’s in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program.
• 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.

DAHLIN is a diverse, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm practice with offices located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 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 (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.

Please Note…
Including a link to an online portfolio is a huge plus!  We regret that due to the large volume of inquiries, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding the status of applications. We'll be sure to contact you if we need more information. Apply now!

About DAHLIN ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING | INTERIORS

D A H L I N: PASSION FOR PLACE. DAHLIN is a diverse architecture and planning practice of 180 multi-cultural professionals working with developers, municipalities and private clients. We successfully support client relationships by matching our expertise with their expectations and goals – listening and effectively collaborating to craft sustainable communities and urban environments. Our design solutions are innovative, real and achievable. Our people are passionate about creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. P L A C E M A K I N G: We are driven by the vision of enhancing environments where people live and interact so that they feel the meaning of "place". Designing with relevant vernacular and in context, we partner with our clients to create healthy communities that celebrate diverse lifestyles and the natural environment. L E G A C Y O F D E S I G N: Our design solutions are innovative, real and proven by a history of built projects that enrich peoples’ lives and are financially successful. We bring a collaborative approach to sustainable design that is creative, persistent and responsive to the changing nature of community. C O M M I ...T M E N T: We embrace change and opportunity with enthusiasm to increase value for our employee-owned firm. Transparency and continuous improvement are integral to our financial goals – allowing us to provide the platform for thought leadership, education and giving back in our communities. C U L T U R E: Our diverse, multi-cultural, smart, talented people are rewarded for motivation, initiative, collaboration and achievement. We insist on a positive, engaging workplace where compassionate interaction, meaningful debate, and sharing of knowledge and new ideas are expected.

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