Project Manager at PBK Architects – San Luis Obispo, California

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of architectural projects from inception through completion. This role oversees the Project Architect to ensure the highest quality construction documents.

The Project Manager leads all phases of the project schedule, including Pre Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, and Construction Administration. Reporting to the Client Executive/Principal Architect, the Project Manager is accountable for delivering projects on time and within budget while upholding PBK’s quality, technical excellence, and client service standards.

Your Impact:

• Supervise and manage the Project Architect and project team to ensure high-quality construction documents.
• Responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within established budget parameters.
• Organize and direct architectural and/or engineering teams to complete project tasks in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.
• Lead, organize, and mentor junior staff while providing oversight of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships throughout project lifecycle and ensuring clients are consistently apprised of project progress.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the project team.
• Support Client Executive and/or Principal Architect in supervision and delegation of work.
• Lead Construction administration jobsite meetings with contractors and owners.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field
• 8+ years of professional architecture experience
• Exhibit strong and professional communication skills (verbal and written) to assign and coordinate work with staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Demonstrate strong decision‑making capabilities, including the use of sound judgment, clear articulation of reasoning, appropriate stakeholder involvement, and timely execution.
• Proficiency in Revit
• Possesses strong customer service skills along with excellent organizational abilities
• Knowledge of building codes

Here's How You'll Stand Out:

• Architecture license

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

At PBK, the most accomplished and passionate architects, engineers, and thought leaders are working together to shape the future. We encourage our team to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to professional growth; there are no limits to what one can do or become at PBK. Our culture empowers our people to explore their interests, try new things, and create their own path to success – however they may define it.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and believe in rewarding our employees’ hard work. We offer alternative work scheduling to allow employees greater flexibility, monthly happy hours and regular team outings, additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s, an Employee Assistance Program that supports each individual’s needs, and so much more!

• Additional PTO between Christmas and New Years
• Your birthday off
• Community involvement through recreation & service
• Hybrid schedule & remote work options
• Flexible "dress for your day" policy
• Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• Firm covers employee healthcare premiums
• 401(k) program
• Costco / Sam's Club membership
• $4,000 license bonus
• Dynamic company with quick advancement
• Online professional licensure exam prep library
• Opportunities to work on a variety of project types
• Weekly continuing education lunch & learn sessions