Senior Project Manager

Studio W Architects is currently seeking a highly talented Senior Project Manager to join our San Jose office. This position will be responsible for independently managing projects across multiple clients/locales. He/she will be responsible for helping Studio W Architects expand its presence in K-12 educational, charter school, community college, commercial, retail and civic architectural commissions throughout California. The successful applicant must possess strong management skills when dealing with staff, consultants, clients and contractors and have a keen sense of developing, implementing and managing the fee, scope and schedule for a multitude of projects.

Job Description/Tasks:     

• Interpret, organize, execute and coordinate project assignments.
• Plan and develop architectural projects.
• Coordinate all project technical efforts and work within the project budget to ensure the most efficient and cost effective execution of assigned projects.
• Prepare REVIT or CAD drawings.
• Explore subject area, define scope, select items for investigation and develop design concepts and methods.
• Serve as liaison with individuals in or outside of the firm with responsibility for technical matters pertaining to assigned projects.
• Meet stated project objectives and specific deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Report to and coordinate with the respective project managers on each assigned project.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of Studio W technical staff and consultant contacts (approx. 5 to 15 individuals) assigned to each project.
• Perform code and technical research for each assigned project.
• Coordinate the preparation of construction documents sufficiently to gain all required agency approvals.

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years as a California Licensed Architect
• LEED® AP preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited architecture program
• Experience with gaining DSA approval on public K-12 education and community college project construction documents

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience.

We offer an extensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(K)
• Performance-based Bonus
• Professional Membership Support and Training Opportunities
• Give Back Program, offering company contribution on employee behalf to qualifying non-profit organizations
• Quarterly Morale and Team Building Events

Studio W Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time, Studio W Architects will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. 

Contact:

For more information or to submit a resume, please contact Brian P. Whitmore, AIA, LEED® AP, President & CEO, at 916.254.5602 or BrianW@StudioW-Architects.com. Studio W Architects does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies.