We are a leading Southern California Staffing & Recruiting Agency, and one of our best clients, an Architectural Firm with offices throughout California, is searching for an Architectural Project Manager with Construction Administration experience for their Orange County office. (Also looking for a Job Captain & a Designer) From Them: 

WHY WORK WITH US:

  • Medical Plans, Most, fully paid by firm for employee

  • Dental, Life & Disability Insurance

  • HSA & Retirement Plans

  • CA Exam & Education Reimbursement

  • Overtime for Hourly

  • Holiday, Sick Time & Paid Vacation

  • Flex Schedule

  • Super Positive Work Environment

  • Work for an Award-Winning, CA Firm with National Reach

  • Variety of Project Types / Studios: Multifamily, Restaurant, Retail, Structured Parking, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Landscape, and Industrial/Office

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: 

Project Construction Administration

  • Prepare, attend, or organize projects during the Bidding and Construction phases, as assigned

  • In conformance with industry standards, meet the requirements of the project drawings, and client expectations

  • Throughout construction, process, review the following: contractor shop drawings, product submittals, requests for information, change orders, extra services, progress billings, and job site reviews

  • Attend project team meetings on the construction site to direct, ensure, and coordinate project construction, as needed

  • Review, or direct the review, of the project as-built drawings and coordination of these drawings and documentation with the client

  • Prepare and supervise the preparation of the project completion punch list and project certificate of substantial completion 

Team Management

  • Participate in team-wide task(s) based on expertise or interest

  • Provide suggestions, recommendations, and input on employee performance reviews

  • Speak into project staff needs, determine staff availability, and schedule staff resources 

Project / Team Financial Management

  • Monitor and direct Project Team staff to ensure all project performance goals are met

  • Assist senior staff in the development, project budgets, and financial goals for the project

  • Prepare hours estimates, extra services identification and requests, and collections activities, as required

  • Review project billing drafts and coordinate invoice preparation with accounting staff 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited four-year college or university

  • At least five (5) years of experience in a like position

  • Architectural license, preferred

  • Technical understanding of architectural drawings, project specifications, and contracts

  • Possess a working knowledge of applicable building codes and an understanding of various programs/ funding source requirements and specific code requirements, including FHA, ADA, TCAC, mobility units.

  • Have extensive experience with various project types, including mixed-use, podium, wrap, garden-style walk-up, and modular - (Type I, Type II, Type V, etc.)

  • Ability to effectively convey design intent with onsite personnel via sketch techniques and verbal communication

  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public

  • Must be proficient in computer use and computer-aided design software. Specific expertise in the following programs is required; AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Professional programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

 

We look forward to speaking