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DAHLIN is a diverse architecture planning and interior firm practice of 170+ multi-cultural professionals located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 40 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same Passion for Place® starts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.

We are currently seeking an energetic, confident, and highly motivated ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER to join our SAN DIEGO, CA office. Qualified candidates will demonstrate experience within the EDUCATION sector.  This experienced professional will have full responsibility for proactively managing all aspects of exciting new projects, bringing the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Experience in EDUCATION required.  

This role requires team members to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects through all phases of development, including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects
• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• 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
• Able to effectively and positively provide direction and lead architectural staff
• Strong skills and talent in SketchUp modeling, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & CERTIFICATION:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience coordinating all project efforts, administrative and technical, through all phases of development including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration for projects
• DSA experience required.
• Graduate of a NAAB accredited 4- or 5-year architecture school
• Commitment to their own professional growth
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions or visa sponsorship

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 depending upon qualifications. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Please Note…

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.dahlingroup.com/careers. Including a link to an online portfolio is a huge plus! Real people review every application, so we regret that due to the large volume of inquiries, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding the status of applications. We'll be sure to contact you if we need more information. Apply now!

DAHLIN is committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse community of professionals. As such, women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.

DAHLIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

We do not accept resumes from recruiters, placement agencies, or other staffing vendors who have not signed an agreement with us. Unsolicited resumes will be ineligible for referral fees.

About DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors

D A H L I N: PASSION FOR PLACE. DAHLIN is a diverse architecture and planning practice of 180 multi-cultural professionals working with developers, municipalities and private clients. We successfully support client relationships by matching our expertise with their expectations and goals – listening and effectively collaborating to craft sustainable communities and urban environments. Our design solutions are innovative, real and achievable. Our people are passionate about creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. P L A C E M A K I N G: We are driven by the vision of enhancing environments where people live and interact so that they feel the meaning of "place". Designing with relevant vernacular and in context, we partner with our clients to create healthy communities that celebrate diverse lifestyles and the natural environment. L E G A C Y O F D E S I G N: Our design solutions are innovative, real and proven by a history of built projects that enrich peoples’ lives and are financially successful. We bring a collaborative approach to sustainable design that is creative, persistent and responsive to the changing nature of community. C O M M I ...T M E N T: We embrace change and opportunity with enthusiasm to increase value for our employee-owned firm. Transparency and continuous improvement are integral to our financial goals – allowing us to provide the platform for thought leadership, education and giving back in our communities. C U L T U R E: Our diverse, multi-cultural, smart, talented people are rewarded for motivation, initiative, collaboration and achievement. We insist on a positive, engaging workplace where compassionate interaction, meaningful debate, and sharing of knowledge and new ideas are expected.

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