SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

AB design studio is an award-winning architecture, interior design and planning firm based in Southern California. Our Santa Barbara and Los Angeles studios are always seeking new team members in a variety of studio roles.

We are hiring entry level and experienced Architects, Designers & Interior Designers in both our Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Studios. We thrive on multi-disciplinary design with a focus on creativity and signature solutions for each client and project.

If you are looking for a growth-oriented opportunity to hone your design skills and gain valuable experience in a collaborative studio. AB design studio is a place where professionals build careers in the design industry - we invite you to introduce yourself and apply.

Santa Barbara Studio - 420 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101

Los Angeles Studio - 12421 Venice Blvd., Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90066

All candidates interested in applying to AB design studio may submit their request electronically by email to the email address listed below. Candidates shall submit a Selected Works Portfolio along with a Professional Resume & Reference List.

Architectural + Interior Design studio candidates shall meet the following minimum requirements; candidates to hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or other Related Design Degree Program (with exception of intern applicants) and illustrate strong critical thinking, communication, graphic and organization skill sets.

Candidates with qualitative and relevant experience will be given priority consideration.

All applications shall be transmitted by email to jobs@abdesignstudioinc.com

All candidates shall provide applications following these formatting requirements:

Title the email subject line with your first and last name and the position you are applying to. Please also let us know if you are applying for a role in the Architecture and Planning department or the Interior Design Department.

Provide a brief summary in the body of the email to introduce yourself and define your candidacy for the desired position on offer.

Attach to the email the following

Provide a single page PDF formatted cover letter indicating the position being applied to along with any pertinent information necessary to define your candidacy for the desired position - please reference your experience level in terms of years worked in a relevant professional setting along with your current legal residency status along with your current location of residence.

Provide a PDF formatted Selected Works Portfolio (We like to see Student Work & Professional Work).

Provide a PDF formatted Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

Be prepared to submit a PDF formatted Reference List.

All PDF files provided shall be formatted and optimized for quality on-screen viewing on a standard personal computer.

Emailed Applications with file attachments exceeding 25 MB may not be reviewed or considered.

After you email your application, please check your spam folder and any email filters. AB design studio may contact you with an interview invitation. To ensure you receive our correspondence, add the @abdesignstudioinc.com domain to your safe sender list.

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SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Senior Project Manager works faithfully with the Studio Directors and reports to the Principals in a coordinated and collaborative manner to advance and successfully deliver projects in the studio while leading project teams.

During all phases of the Project, the Senior Project Manager plans out, measures and directs the execution of phased services by overseeing and deploying the Firm’s Project Management, Design and Delivery Processes.

The Project Manager works with the Studio Directors and Principal to develop detailed Firm Goals, Project Goals, Client Goals and a Project Start Up Process and/or informed programming exercises to develop adequate strategies and work plans focused on successful and effective results.

The Project Manager leads the studio teams using the Firm’s Design Process to research, explore and generate successful design solutions. Responsible for the economic and schedule performance from initial project startup and design, through the full development and delivery of the project.

The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in attracting, nurturing and maintaining relationships with clients and coordinating with Studio Directors, while closely overseeing multiple projects and project teams, to meet the client’s and firm’s objectives. Responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction and using a “best practice” approach to systems, process and procedures with a focus on delivering high quality designs.

A Senior Project Manager typically handles the most complex projects of the largest magnitude. Project size differentiates this position from the non-senior level. May manage several projects simultaneously or, in rare circumstances, may manage only one project depending on project scope, complexity and requirements.

Has far reaching relationships and resources within the Architecture, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry. Can understand and manage projects with a deep professional understanding of typical practices in Public Relations, Business, Finance and Project Based Accounting.

Responsible for coordination and oversight of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Serves as primary liaison contact with the project’s client, key stakeholders, jurisdictional agencies, project consultant team, builders, general contractors, etc.

Actively manages client and project budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments. Senior Project Managers are typically experts in certain project typologies and may serve as a market sector leader for the firm in those areas.

A Senior Project Manager at AB design studio is the central figure on any project and the productive and organized operation of the studio. The Senior Project Manager is the project leader and producer of results.

The Project Manager works at the pleasure of the client and the firm’s principal leadership to consistently and effectively advance the projects while achieving their defined goals. The Project Manager serves the client, the studio and the firm by effectively balancing project Scope, Schedule, and Budget.

The Project Manager prepares strategic work plans, defines the critical pathways, coordinates the resources, delegates work assignments, and supervises the advancement and quality of the project deliverables.

The relationship between the Principal(s) and the Project Manager should be built as a partnership devoted to achieving client and project goals while simultaneously fulfilling all of AB design studio’s Key Business Objectives (KBO’s) and Vision. Each of the following KBO’s define the measure of success for the AB design studio Project Manager Role:

Financial Success - All projects start with a defined budget or at least an expectation of cost. It is up to the PM to define the client’s budget and establish a clear financial baseline before the project begins. Profit must be included in the budget.