Anderson Brulé Architects is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager/Architect to join our firm. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive ability to take initial direction and execute. A positive attitude is a must. We are a strong team and only look to add hard-working, motivated, and personable individuals to our great culture.
ABA is a thriving, creative and successful architecture, planning and interior design firm – delivering the highest quality services for over 30 years. The scope of services we offer ranges from pre-project planning through post-occupancy evaluations. ABA is committed to assisting clients in improving their own culture, environment, operation, function and organization. Our motto: Do Good, Exceptionally Well, by Design – means we see our services to our community, health and wellness, education and residential clients as fundamental to making our world better.
Your key responsibilities and opportunities to learn the daily processes involved in running an architectural/design office which may include:
Business Development
- Meet with potential clients and have ability to determine client needs, draft fee proposals, coordinate creative solutions, and transform leads into project opportunities through proactive business development follow up measures
- Maintain existing client relationships while developing new ones
Technical
- Research, preparation of feasibility studies, master plans, and preparation of reports.
- Responsible for setting project goals, budgets and schedules
- Collaboration with consultants
- Perform preplanning through construction administration services
- Knowledge of working drawings, building codes, construction standards and specifications.
Practice Leadership
- Lead design efforts and direct staff production to effectively meet client goals, budgets and deadlines
- Develop and maintain knowledge of industry trends, products, installation types
- Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provide support as necessary
- Provide support/mentoring to all team members for specific field, style, or phase of architectural expertise
Education and experience requirements are:
- Licensed Architect in California
- LEED accreditation is desired
- 10+ years of architectural experience with recent experience in Educational Market. Preferably Private schools and Community Colleges. DSA experience is important. Experience in each of our other three markets professionally is a plus
- 3-5 years of related experience in Project Management
- Revit/AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency
- Basic knowledge about sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines
- Ability to prioritize work load, multi-task between projects and maintain organization in a changing environment
- Working knowledge of building codes and other regulatory requirements
- Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, adhere to budgetary goals and provide high quality service to clients
- Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
ABA is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
Please submit resume, cover letter, portfolio samples and salary requirements to hr@aba-arch.com or submit directly through our website.
