Project Manager- Civic & Community

About the role

DAHLIN is a diverse, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm with offices throughout the Western United States, offering 50 years of experience building communities where we live and work. This hybrid PROJECT MANAGER position is based in Irvine, CA, requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite. Learn more at www.dahlingroup.com.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure efficient and cost-effective execution through all phases: Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture (required).
• Recent experience working on architectural projects within the United States.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. building codes, permitting processes, and construction practices.
• Experience coordinating with U.S.-based clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions (visa sponsorship not offered).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401(k) plan.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this range determined by education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements.

Schedule

Hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite at the Irvine, CA office.