Senior Project Manager - Architecture Firm

Walker Warner is an award-winning San Francisco firm with a staff of 80+ that has completed many residential, winery and hospitality projects in California, Hawaii and other Western states. Our work is tailored to the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management and superior service. We believe in collaboration, continuous learning and sharing, and actively support candidates on the path to become licensed architects. Our office is friendly and spirited, with regular happy hours, field trips and design-focused presentations. We are conveniently located in SoMa within walking distance of all major transit systems.

For more information about our projects and firm, please visit us on LinkedIn or on Instagram at @walkerwarnerarchitects.

This position is based out of the San Francisco office and open to a hybrid schedule once onboarding and orientation is complete.

Role Overview

Walker Warner is looking for a highly motivated and talented Senior Project Manager to lead a team on a new and inspiring residential project with a refined, bespoke sensibility. This role is ideal for a confident leader who thrives in high-engagement environments and has a proven ability to cultivate and manage client relationships. Both strategic and hands-on, this position offers visibility across the firm, with direct engagement with firm leadership and discerning clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently lead and effectively manage external and internal teams to deliver and drive a project through all phases successfully while providing expertise and oversight in all areas
• Proactively lead the development of design in collaboration with the clients, Principal and other team members. Effectively command internal teams to implement design vision, understand input, delegate priorities, and inform Principal in Charge to provide assurance that project is on track
• Lead and develop junior team members in the production, organization and coordination of the BIM model and drawing sets as required for presentations, agency approvals and construction for all project phases, ability to make timely decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, define and explain reasoning for decisions and include the appropriate people needed in the decision-making process
• Act as the primary contact for all client, consultant and contractor communications; maintaining constant, proactive communication on schedule, budget, costs and general project status
• Track all project financials, deadlines, and milestones; coordinate and adjust the work to ensure completion within the parameters of the agreed-to schedule and budget
• Attend job site meetings, oversee RFI responses, submittals and shop drawing review during Construction Administration
• Responsible for tracking and anticipating staffing needs in coordination with the Architectural Operations Manager
• Act as a champion for office standards (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) with regular participation and willingness to engage in office programs
• Willingness to engage in meaningful work outside of project work, that helps the firm achieve its Vision and Strategic plan
• Share experiences (lessons learned) and unique insight as applicable to increase the Firm’s common knowledge
• Other duties as assigned and required of the project and or firm

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in architecture
• 15 or more years of related professional experience, including extensive design, technical and project management on multiple complex projects at the same time
• California State Architect’s license required
• Thorough knowledge of technical issues, design and techniques 
• Experience on multiple high-end custom residential, hospitality, and workplace projects
• Demonstrated 3D modeling/BIM proficiency to oversee work (Archicad preferred, but not required) 
• Demonstrated experience being able to manage and lead extended external and internal project teams (staff, client, consultants, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff members
• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to produce accurate, succinct and complete work on time 
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Ability to travel within the United States as required 

Compensation and Benefits

Walker Warner offers a competitive compensation package including fully paid health benefits for employees, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, generous paid time-off and flexible spending accounts, plus so much more. 

The hiring base annual salary range for this position will be shared when actively recruiting for this role, as required by law.  Any offer of compensation will be determined by a candidate’s education, skills, and experience as assessed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio samples, with indication of your role on the projects submitted. We will acknowledge receipt of your information, but only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted directly. 

Please no hard copies, drop-ins or telephone calls. Reposting this job description elsewhere is not permitted.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Diversity

Walker Warner is an e-Verify organization.  We value diversity and know that diverse workplaces lead to a culture of innovation and more successful business outcomes. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical and religious reasons.)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times