MBH Architects · 6 hours ago
Project Manager
MBH Architects is a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They are seeking a Project Manager to guide project teams through architecture projects, managing scope, budget, schedule, and work plans while leading and mentoring junior staff.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support junior staff to ensure project success, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment
Assign tasks based on project scope and team strengths while providing technical guidance and creative solutions to complex design and construction challenges
Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders, consultants, and permitting officials across all project phases
Manage deliverables, budgets, and documentation coordination with structural, MEP, civil, and other consultants while overseeing quality control of construction drawings
Direct and lead project meetings (internal, external, and with permitting officials), guiding responses to plan check comments and project changes
Provide construction administration, including site visits, submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and coordination with contractors
Forecast and manage staffing, revenue, and resource needs while assisting with billing, invoicing, collections, and identifying additional client services when needed
Report weekly project status to the Studio Director and contribute to proposals, contracts, performance reviews, and candidate interviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent experience
Experience managing retail projects from initial concept to build out with adaptability across diverse brands, fast-paced environments, and multi-office operations
Advanced knowledge of building systems, materials, construction methods, codes, and accessibility requirements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear, professional communication skills (verbal and written)
Proven leadership and team-building abilities with a commitment to mentoring junior staff and fostering collaboration
Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
Licensed Architect or actively pursuing licensure and LEED accreditation is a plus
Experience with retail design, including prototype implementation, custom detailing, and space planning
Experience building client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and negotiating additional services while managing project accounting and billing processes
Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, building officials, and contractors to manage scope, schedules, and correspondence across all project phases
Experience improving production methods and efficiencies while delivering quality projects on time and within budget
Experience forecasting staffing and resource needs to meet project plans, budgets, and utilization targets
Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Photoshop
Benefits
100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
Professional development stipend
LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Company
MBH Architects
MBH Architects is a full service architectural firm headquartered in a LEED Gold office in the San Francisco Bay area with offices in New York City, Denver, and Mumbai.