Project Manager/Accounts Manager for Residential Architecture Firm

Project Manager/Regional Accounts Manager

Drafting Cafe / Andersen Architects is looking to hire a full-time Architectural Project Manager to coordinate a seamless client experience as projects move through various stages of our unique delivery process. The Project Manager will track many projects through various stages of development, manage a production/design team, and keep clients informed. The ideal candidate will have a background in architecture or construction.

With this role, there is an opportunity to grow into the role of Regional Accounts Manager. Our Accounts Managers nurture relationships with our clients, potential clients, and contractors. They assist with consultations before Drafting Cafe is hired, and own the client relationship from end-to-end. This role includes a commission based on regional sales performance.

We are a mac-based office and utilize several key software solutions to track our projects. It is expected that candidates for this position will have the ability to quickly learn and rely on technology to do their job effectively. Drafting ability is not required, but the ability to use Vectorworks is a huge plus.

Drafting Cafe offers competitive compensation, health insurance, and 401(k). We have a casual work environment, and options for a flexible workday and working remotely. We are currently building out a new flexible office space on the Alameda naval base. We plan to allow most of our staff to work remotely, with drop-in desks and dedicated desks for those who prefer them. We will have regular staff events for training and maintaining our awesome office culture.

Our firm has been providing quality residential design in the Bay Area for over 10 years. We work on both small and large scale residential projects. Job positions in our office are specific to the part of the project each person works on and we work closely as a team. Our office is a relaxed atmosphere and we put a focus on a positive office culture and work/life balance.

Project Management

Keep track of project statuses in Project Management software

Facilitate weekly status meetings with each member of the Production Team

Set and uphold firm milestones and timelines as needed

Send project updates to clients at key times and milestones

Conduct consultations with new clients

Onboard new projects

Coordinate with consultants

Technical Coordination

Address technical client/builder questions and serve as liaison between client and team

Interface with Planning and Building departments; research zoning requirements

Coordinate plan check comments with Production Coordinator

Facilitate zoning reviews and permit submittals

Administrative/Invoicing

Schedule design meetings/email design work to clients for review

Alert bookkeeping to send invoices at project milestones

Coordinate pickup or shipping of final drawings

Soft Skills

Manage needs of sensitive clients/stakeholders

Dynamic problem solving

Ability to take initiative

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with cross-functional collaboration; team player

Ability to juggle many projects at once/handle large volume

Please email your resume and work samples. A cover letter or email describing your hobbies, talents, and ambitions is a welcome addition and will elevate you as a candidate. Thank you for your interest!