Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex projects, from pre-design through construction administration, on schedule and within budget
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective project execution
• Develop, gain consensus, and deliver upon project work plans, schedules, and fee proposals
• Prepare strategic plans with defined scope expectations
• Manage contracts, billings, and add services with clients and consultants
• Proactively budget and forecast project costs, labor costs, and design scope increases
• Staff and oversee project team assignments and schedules
• Mentor and oversee the work of future project managers and other staff members
• Liaise with marketing, business development, and communications to pursue work and steward brand
• Serve as primary client liaison, managing communications and documentation
• Collaborate with firm partners on strategic planning, positioning, and nurturing client relationships
• Proactively research, identify, and qualify new clients, markets, and project opportunities
• Contact potential clients to establish a relationship and introduce the appropriate creative/account leaders
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop winning collateral, proposals, and presentations

Requirements

• Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with proven project management and leadership skills
• Certification as a licensed professional in architecture, ideally in California
• PREFERRED: Some experience with interior architecture, including workplace
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation preferred
• Ability to lead projects with team members located across different offices
• Experience managing mid- to large-scale projects
• Excellent writing, editing, communication, and public speaking skills
• Strategic thinking: ability to understand a prospective client’s needs, as well as identify competitive differentiators, and execute winning strategies
• Entrepreneurial spirit: ability to work both independently and in collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Energetic, competitive spirit: driven to win and able to lead with optimism and persistence
• Strong track record of success managing key initiatives and meeting goals
• Experience permitting projects through local Authorities-Having-Jurisdiction
• Strong knowledge of local building codes
• Excellent Revit skills required
• Proficiency in Rhino, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite – or a variety of conceptual design, rendering, and presentation graphics software platforms

Work location

Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• 160 hours of paid time off (PTO) per year
• Alternate Fridays off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness programs
• Incentive compensation bonuses
• Professional development opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and development