Project Manager, Multi-Family & Mixed-Use

Project Manager, Multi-Family & Mixed-Use Company Overview Making Everyday Places Extraordinary. Founded in 1979, RDC is a full-service, award-winning architecture firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary. Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, we are a 160+ team with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington D.C., and Arkansas. Position Summary RDC is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Project Manager to join our Placemaking team. This role requires a talented professional who can actively oversee multiple accounts, lead design initiatives, and contribute to staff development. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for quality control, a strong ability to manage internal workload, budgets and schedules, and excellent external client and consultant relations skills. This individual will play a pivotal role in project success by coordinating tasks, ensuring deliverables, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Project Management Responsibilities: • Manage multiple accounts concurrently, balancing project priorities and timelines • Initiate and monitor project budgets, schedules, and milestones, making adjustments as needed to ensure project success • Conduct regular project reviews to assess progress and address potential challenges • Understand and implement company standards and procedures • Identify project needs and engage relevant external consultants to enhance project success • Manage relationships with any internal and external consultant teams, ensuring effective collaboration and timely deliverables • Project billing and invoices management • Collaborate and partner with project architect to ensure a successful design team. Client Relations Responsibilities: • Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and understanding of client needs. • Act as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, concerns, and ensuring overall client satisfaction. • Host and attend client meetings; including some travel as needed. • Actively seek and secure new business opportunities through existing clients, and via industry networking. • Collaborate with the business development team to identify and pursue potential projects. Team Management Responsibilities: • Oversee the professional development of junior staff members by providing mentorship and guidance • Assign tasks to junior staff based on their skills and project requirements • Regularly follow up on task progress, providing support and guidance as needed to meet project deadlines • Recommend and/or provide training to direct reports. Identify opportunities for professional development • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and growth • Provide insightful and enthusiastic leadership. Create a positive attitude and build supportive morale • Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports. Qualifications Include: • Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or a related field • Proven experience in project management and retail architectural design, grocery experience preferred • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills • Strong organizational and time-management abilities • Proficient in relevant design and project management software • A proven track record in client relationship management and business development • Advanced knowledge of architectural detailing and current construction standards • Advanced knowledge of building codes; ability to successfully complete the permitting process • Advanced understanding of Construction Administration procedures RDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Division RDC Department Placemaking Locations Long Beach Office Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary 90,000 - 115,000 Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor