Quezada Architecture (QA), a multi-disciplinary, woman-owned boutique design firm with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our diverse and talented team. We are passionate about creating thoughtful, beautiful, and healthy environments for our clients with exciting and unique projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Our work spans a wide range of sectors including commercial, hospitality, high-end residential, aviation, and health/wellness.
Our ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, self-motivated, very well-organized, positive and flexible, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must have both the requisite experience and a passion for modern design, exceptional management and people skills, and a healthy sense of humor.
Job Summary
We are searching for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills who wants to be involved in all phases of a project, from concept design to construction administration.
Education
· Bachelor Degree in Architecture required
· Additional Project Management training a plus
Experience
· 10+ years of direct project management experience
· Experience with both core and shell architecture and Interiors a bonus but not mandatory
Qualifications, Skills and Software
· Experience in drafting proposals and fee plans
· Proactive approach to timely problem solving
· Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
· Active management of client budgets, schedules, and programs
· Proficiency in Bluebeam Studio and MS Office (Word and Excel)
· Working knowledge of Revit and CAD
· Basic knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop
· Deltek Ajera for project management (not required but preferred)
Responsibilities
· Manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Manage and coordinate sub-consultants on projects
· Manage deliverables for all phases
· Maintain relationships with clients and demonstrate leadership in all aspects of project including but not limited to management, design and technical components
· Oversee assignment of tasks for respective design team members
· Coach, mentor and provide performance-enhancing feedback of design team
· Coordinate with BIM Manager to schedule deliverables
· Keep current with software upgrades
· Attend client presentations and meetings, create/ update task lists and agendas to disperse to entire team in timely manner
· Submit expense reports and review and approve/ reject respective team expenses
· Create and maintain project schedule and project directory
· Work with marketing to create project descriptions and information to update database and update when necessary
· Track project fee and expenses and request regular reports to ensure we are within budget
· Write service agreements, task orders, and additional services to review with principal in charge
· Schedule weekly/regular meetings with team and BIM manager to strategize for next round of deliverables
· Establish productive working relationships with clients, team members, consultants and government agencies
· Initiate team performance reviews in conjunction with principal in charge
· Motivate project teams to do their best work
· Manage remote team members
What’s in it for you?
You will be part of a fun, high-energy, diverse and smart team dedicated to advancing great design and supporting our communities. We whole-heartedly believe in a healthy work-life balance and take measures to care for each other. QA offers a wide range of benefits including health, dental, vision, and chiropractic care as well as matching 401k plan and long-term disability benefits. We value mentorship and career advancement by reimbursing ARE exam fees, licensure fees, and AIA dues. We also pay for professional organization dues to encourage our staff to be engaged in the broader design community. We enjoy what we do and we enjoy doing it together!
General Requirements
Work is currently being performed in a hybrid mode with 3 days in office (T-H) and 2 remote. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applicants MUST be currently located in the United States, reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and hold a valid US passport, green card, or work visa. If you do not fit all of the above criteria, please do not apply.
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