Job Type
Full-time
Description
MWA Architects is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Transportation and Resource Management (TRM) design studio. Our collaborative team designs sustainable, resilient, and beautiful facilities for the aviation, transit including bus, light rail, commuter rail, solid waste and recycling facilities sectors. Within these typologies, we design maintenance, operations, administration, terminals, hangers, and other support facilities. We are looking for an organized, proactive leader who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong client relationships, and guiding multidisciplinary teams from planning through construction. In addition, we are looking for a candidate that can support a project architect role as well as a project manager role depending on the scale and complexity.
Your responsibilities:
• Lead small- to medium-sized architectural projects through all phases of design and construction, managing project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships through regular communication, meetings, and project documentation.
• Direct and support Project Architects, Designers, and multi-disciplinary consultant teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality design deliverables.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, labor utilization, invoicing, and additional services.
• Create clean, attractive, high-quality architectural designs appropriate for public clients.
Requirements:
• At least eight years of experience within a small to medium-sized firm/studio environment with experience managing technical project types, such as industrial, civic, commercial, administration, operations, maintenance, public works, or transportation facilities
• Licensed architectural status preferred not required with experience with Oregon and/or Washington, and California building codes.
• A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Deltek, Microsoft Office, and related programs
• LEED accreditation preferred but not required
We prefer to find someone who demonstrates:
• Lead and mentor project teams
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Creative problem solving and sound judgement across a range of projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service and relationship management skills
• Commitment to design excellence and continuous improvement
Salary Range:
At MWA Architects, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $95,000 and $115,000, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, licensure, and years of experience.
Benefits:
• MWA offers a competitive salary and compensation package including paid time off (PTO), nine paid holidays, and an employer-matched 401K
• We offer a benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary benefit plans, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• You will receive support in your professional development through continuing education opportunities, assistance with professional accreditations, and leadership growth.
