Project Manager | Multi-Family

Northern Impact•San Diego, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a well-established, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm with decades of experience and multiple offices across California and beyond. Known for designing communities that promote human fulfillment and well-being, they have built a strong reputation for thoughtful, high-quality residential work and a people-first studio culture. They offer a collaborative environment where design excellence, professional growth, and meaningful client relationships are at the core of everything they do. We are looking for a technically skilled, design-driven Project Manager to join their Multi-Family team in San Diego or Irvine, CA. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of complex projects and contribute meaningfully to a studio that values both craft and community. This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at their San Diego or Irvine office.

Requirements

Substantial experience using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billing, and labor tracking.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
A confident, solutions‑oriented approach, with the ability to maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Proven ability to provide clear direction and inspiring leadership to architectural staff.
Strong proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Revit/BIM.
5+ years of experience coordinating all aspects of architectural projects, administrative and technical, through all phases of development, including Schematic Design, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
Demonstrated experience with multifamily housing projects.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB‑accredited program.
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without restrictions (visa sponsorship is not available for this position).

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all project efforts—administrative and technical—to ensure efficient, cost‑effective execution through all phases, including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
Estimate fees, define scope of work, and assist with preparing proposals and contracts; monitor progress to ensure adherence to terms.
Actively manage client budgets, schedules, programs, project communications, documentation, and project team assignments.
Serve as the primary client liaison, guiding projects to successful completion while maintaining strong, trusted relationships.
Provide day‑to-day oversight of project teams, monitoring the work of less experienced staff and supporting their development.