Senior Architectural Project Manager

JPI•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$64,000 - $289,000

About The Position

JPI is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Architect/Project Manager (PA/PM) to lead the design, production, and construction administration of multifamily projects. The ideal candidate will bring over 10-15 years of multifamily experience and a proven ability to deliver high-quality architectural solutions in a fast-paced environment. This key leadership role within our Production Studio offers the chance to shape JPI's multifamily design direction and grow with us as we expand our architectural capabilities. You'll transform concepts and schematic design intents into detailed design development, construction documents, and oversee construction administration, ensuring smooth coordination throughout. Strong leadership skills and expertise in multifamily architecture codes and detailing are essential, along with the ability to collaborate seamlessly with our Development, Pre-Construction, Investment Management, Construction, and QC teams. This is your opportunity to influence the quality of JPI's projects and contribute to our vision of becoming the largest multifamily developer in the U.S.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field.
Licensed architect able to stamp drawings in California required.
Minimum of 10 – 15 years of experience in architectural site plan and elevation design, with a focus on multifamily projects in the U.S.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Procore.
Proficiency in typical office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
Strong understanding of zoning regulations, building codes, and industry standards relevant to multifamily development.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey design concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members towards shared goals.
Passion for innovation and technology, with a willingness to embrace new tools and methodologies to improve the design process with constructability and coordination.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership: Serve as the project lead for multiple multifamily developments, overseeing all phases from schematic design through construction administration.
Design and Documentation: Direct the production of schematic design (SD), design development (DD), and construction documents (CD) to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy. Utilize a kit of parts approach to architectural design, leveraging pre-approved components to streamline the design process and maximize efficiency.
Construction Administration: Provide leadership during the construction administration phase, managing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and coordinating with the construction team to ensure projects are built per the design drawings.
Team Coordination: Lead and mentor a team of young architects and designers, providing guidance and support to ensure cohesive project delivery. Collaborate closely with consultants (external architects, structural engineers, mep engineers, interior designer, contractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure coordinated and cohesive project delivery)
Teamwork: Work closely with the VP of Design, the Architectural Production Studio Director and the Architectural CA Studio Director to make sure projects are staffed and produced at expected levels.
JPI Departments: Collaborate with internal design teams, development, investment management, preconstruction, and construction to integrate architectural design requirements into overall project planning.
Quality Control: Ensure that all design and documentation deliverables adhere to building codes, JPI standards, and construction quality requirements. Conduct regular reviews and quality checks to maintain consistency and accuracy.
Client and Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for projects, effectively communicating project status, managing expectations, and addressing any concerns promptly.
Resource Management: Manage project timelines and resources to ensure that milestones and deliverables are met according to the project schedule.
Innovation and Problem-Solving: Contribute to architectural design with creative solutions and innovative approaches. Identify and address design challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in multifamily architecture and construction, integrating them into the design and documentation process.
Pre-Dev / Conceptual Design Phase Conceptual Design Analysis: Perform a detailed review of the initial site plan and elevation work, collaborating closely with the Yield Team and front-end designers. Ensure compliance with zoning codes, constructability, and alignment with the project's strategic vision.
Kit of Parts Evaluation: Assess the application of the “kit of parts” approach in the site plan, focusing on standardization to streamline future production efforts while maintaining design integrity.
Concept Set Review: Conduct a thorough review of the concept set, ensuring it is complete and aligns with the overall project strategy. Provide feedback and markups to ensure readiness for the next design phase.
Visual Communication: Review elevation designs to provide feedback for both internal team discussions and external presentations.
Collaborative Leadership: Coordinate with the Architectural Production Studio Director to solicit and review third-party design consultant proposals, evaluating the scope, cost, and alignment with project objectives.
Schematic Design Phase – Arch Production Studio Civil Coordination: Partner closely with civil engineers to ensure the design considers all site-specific constraints, such as floodplains, right-of-ways (ROWs), and environmental parameters, balancing aesthetics and technical requirements.
Third-Party Consultant Integration: Facilitate coordination between in-house teams and external consultants, ensuring all stakeholders (structural, MEP, interior design, and landscape architecture) are aligned and progressing according to the project schedule.
Detailed Unit Approval: Collaborate with internal teams, including the Senior Interior Design Manager, to finalize and secure unit layouts, ensuring all design elements meet project standards.
Schematic Design Set Delivery: Lead the production of a fully coordinated Schematic Design (SD) set in Revit, managing both in-house and outsourced resources, and ensuring timely delivery via Procore to internal and external stakeholders.
Value Engineering (VE) Review: Actively participate in value engineering discussions during the SD phase, balancing cost considerations with design integrity to meet project goals without compromising quality.
Development Phase – Arch Production Studio Drawing Quality Control: Lead detailed reviews of design development (DD) sets, providing comprehensive feedback to junior staff and outsourced teams. Ensure all drawings meet project specifications and JPI’s high-quality standards.
Integration of Value Engineering: Seamlessly integrate all approved value engineering items from the schematic phase into the DD set, maintaining the balance between design innovation and cost-efficiency.
Design Coordination: Lead coordination efforts across all disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP) through the DD Pageturn meeting. Ensure full collaboration between internal and external teams, identifying and resolving any design conflicts early in the process.
Documentation & Feedback: Issue the DD set and the DD Revised set through Procore to all relevant parties and actively participate in design discussions to ensure feedback is incorporated promptly.
Problem-Solving in VE Discussions: Proactively address any design concerns arising during value engineering (VE) meetings, safeguarding both cost control and the design intent.
Construction Documents Phase – Arch Production Studio Comprehensive CD Set Management: Oversee the creation and review of Construction Documents (CD), ensuring consistency with the Design Development phase and integrating any approved VE adjustments. Lead the team through detailed markups and feedback loops, providing clear direction to junior and outsourced staff.
Consultant Collaboration: Lead the CD Pageturn meeting with all consultants to ensure a fully coordinated CD Revised set intended for GMP pricing.
Waterproofing & Accessibility Compliance: Ensure the CD Revised set incorporates all necessary updates based on third-party waterproofing and accessibility reviews, maintaining full compliance with legal and construction standards.
Permit Set: Manage the issuance of the CD set for permit submittal by the Development Manager.
Final GMP Preparation: Manage the issuance of the CD set for GMP pricing. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all final clarifications and adjustments are included, leading the team through final VE discussions without compromising project goals.
IFC Set & Preconstruction – Arch CA Studio Verify that all permit comments, remaining coordination items, remaining accessibility comments and remaining waterproofing comments are implemented into a final IFC set.
Construction Administration – Arch CA Studio Shop Drawing & Submittal Oversight: Lead the review of specific shop drawings, material submittals, and finish selections, ensuring they align with the original design intent. Provide timely feedback to contractors and other stakeholders, maintaining consistent design quality.
Mockup Approvals: Oversee the coordination and approval of unit and exterior mockups, ensuring they meet project standards and serve as accurate references for the construction process.
Proactive RFI Response: Actively manage requests for information (RFIs), generating architectural supplemental instructions (ASIs) as needed. Ensure that ASIs are issued regularly, keeping the construction team informed and aligned with the architectural vision.
Construction Issue Resolution: Collaborate with the construction team to address on-site challenges, providing design guidance to resolve issues swiftly and effectively while maintaining project integrity.
Mentorship Code & Construction Detailing: Mentor young architects and draftsmen to understand the nuances of multifamily architectural design as it relates to codes and construction detailing
Architectural Practice: Teach small teams how to become organized, communicate and coordinate with internal and external members as a part of the project team
Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.