Architectural Project Manager Jobs in Oneonta, AL

David Baker Architects is a collaborative team of optimistic designers and architects committed to leading with expertise, curiosity, tenacity, pragmatism, and joy. We are national leaders in affordable housing and innovative sustainable design, and we pursue projects that have the power to build, transform, and reflect the character and strength of a community. As a B-Corp and JUST-certified organization, we are committed to environmental responsibility, equity and social justice both in our practice and our workplace culture. DBA is headquartered in San Francisco, with an office and fabrication shop in Oakland, California, and an office in Birmingham, Alabama.

We are seeking a talented, strong and engaged architectural Project Manager - licensed architect a plus - to join us in Birmingham. This position offers a great opportunity to design and manage projects from concept through construction, working closely with project team members and principals in a collaborative design process. The active work in the office varies in project scale and typology and with some projects requiring hands-on and empathetic collaboration with clients and opportunities to represent the firm locally and the cities in which we work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead project management for medium to large housing projects
• Serve as a primary client contact throughout the project
• Lead preparations for client meetings
• Guide drawing set production and consultant coordination
• Lead and collaborate with project team members and consultants
• Engage, sketch, and collaborate with principals in design charrettes

• 5+ years of professional architectural experience, with 7-10 years preferred
• Proven track record of fully managing at least one project - ideally from start to completion - including managing staff, consultant teams, and client relationships
• Strong design and graphics skills, including hand sketching
• Minimum 4 years in working drawings in revit on mid to large, mixed use projects, with a strong preference for mid rise multifamily building documentation experience. High proficiency in Revit required.
• Strong familiarity and experience with multifamily is a must. Seeking candidates with a strong practice of how multifamily buildings come together and successful experience with the building permitting process. Demonstration of both personal values and experience in housing design, public interest design, and sustainable design.
• Excellent working knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures.
• Forward thinking, proactive approach to project management
• Experience in all working drawing phases and CA experience.
• Highly skilled in Adobe Design Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; Lumion a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Strong values as a collaborative team member and leader

This is a full-time position and candidates must be located in Birmingham, Alabama. Our firm is extremely collaborative, working across offices as one seamless team. Currently our staff are required to be in the office 4 days a week (subject to change).

We are proud to provide an inclusive and positive work environment that fosters employee happiness. All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
• Discretionary end of year bonus
• Subscription to Modern Health which includes 12 therapy sessions and 12 virtual coaching sessions
• Bike & car share memberships
• Commuter benefits
• Office well-being: weekly culture lunches, healthy snacks, and monthly massages
• Annual staff retreat

• 15 days of annual PTO, increasing after 5 & 10 years
• Birthing parents eligible for up to 22 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave for a typical pregnancy, recovery, and bonding period (in conjunction with state offering)
• Non-birthing parents eligible for up to 12 weeks of 100% paid leave to bond with their new baby(in conjunction with state offering)
• School Visitation Leave
• Bereavement Leave

• 401(k) program
• Non-elective contribution plan
• Profit-sharing plan

• Learning and development stipend of $1000 annually
• Reimbursement for Licensure and Certifications
• Opportunity to attend design conferences/firm retreats annually

You can learn more about us and our work at www.dbarchitect.com.