Project Manager | Multifamily & Mixed-Use

Overview

Our client is an established, award-winning architecture and design firm recognized for thoughtful, high-quality work and a collaborative, people-focused culture. The firm partners closely with clients to create engaging places that strengthen communities and improve the everyday experience.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the business and delivery responsibilities of multifamily and mixed-use architectural projects within the firm’s Southern California team. This is a hybrid position based in Long Beach, California.

Position Description

The Project Manager will independently manage the commercial and contractual responsibilities of projects from pursuit and proposal development through design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration. This person will develop and administer contracts, negotiate scope and fees, manage budgets and financial performance, and lead client communication. Working with project architects, job captains, and consultants, the Project Manager will oversee drawing production and technical delivery while maintaining accountability for agreed scope, schedules, and project financial results.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifamily and mixed-use projects through all phases of architectural service, from early planning and design through construction administration.

• Independently develop and own project contracts and scope proposals, including terms and conditions, fees, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and consultant requirements; negotiate agreements with clients and monitor compliance throughout the project.

• Manage multiple projects or client accounts concurrently while maintaining clear priorities, milestones, and deliverables.

• Build and negotiate project fees; establish and monitor budgets, schedules, staffing, and work plans, holding teams and clients accountable to agreed scope and fees.

• Serve as the primary client contact for contractual matters, proactively communicating with clients to resolve issues and enforce agreed obligations while maintaining strong, responsive relationships.

• Coordinate project architects, designers, job captains, technical staff, and consultants; oversee drawing production, deliverables, and quality reviews to support integrated technical delivery.

• Attend and lead project meetings, establish clear agendas and follow-up actions, document decisions, and maintain accountability for progress, quality, and contractual commitments.

• Oversee consultant selection, contracting, coordination, and performance.

• Complete monthly project billing with accounting, review invoicing and forecasts, and follow up directly with clients to manage collections.

• Provide clear direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback to project team members.

• Evaluate project write-offs and losses, explain financial variances, and report project financial performance and corrective actions to firm leadership in monthly reviews.

• Proactively monitor production and client requests for changes throughout the project; identify, document, price, and negotiate additional services and related contract amendments.

• Participate in client development, industry networking, and pursuit efforts that support new and repeat business.

Skills & Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including project management responsibility within a full-service architecture firm.

• Demonstrated experience managing multifamily and mixed-use architectural projects.

• Demonstrated personal ownership of developing and administering architectural contracts and scope proposals, negotiating fees and terms with clients, and enforcing agreed scope and obligations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.

• Strong working knowledge of architectural project delivery, detailing, construction documentation, building codes, permitting, and construction administration.

• Demonstrated personal responsibility for project budgets, monthly billing, collections, financial reporting, and evaluating write-offs or losses, alongside managing deadlines, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholder groups.

• A successful track record of leading internal teams and coordinating external consultants.

• Strong client-facing communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

• Collaborative leadership skills and a genuine interest in mentoring and developing others.

• Proficiency with relevant architectural design, documentation, and project-management tools.

• A demonstrated record of personally identifying, documenting, and negotiating additional services throughout architectural projects.

Bring your multifamily and mixed-use expertise, business judgment, and project leadership to a collaborative design practice where you can shape meaningful work and lasting client relationships. Apply today—we look forward to receiving your application.