Project Manager II

Butler Armsden Architects is thriving, with an expanding portfolio of exceptional projects across San Francisco and the Bay Area. From high‑end modern residences to meticulous historic renovations, we are continuously pushing the boundaries of custom residential design—and we’re looking for talented professionals to join our team.

We are not only looking at candidates for their ability to meet the position they are interviewing for, we are also projecting the next five years of their career trajectory. We look at the totality of the person to ensure a hand‑in‑glove fit with our core values.

We invest in your mentorship to support you in your growth through various touch points. Our annual review cycle is tailored to each staff member to ensure that the channels of communication are always open and feedback is clear. We work closely with you to set goals that align with your growth in both the short and long term. Strategically scheduled check‑ins throughout the year help to ensure that you have the ability to assess your journey and grant employees internal resources through their colleagues.

Our support goes beyond facilitating your development as a professional in the industry. We also foster an environment for personal connection through activities led by our DEI committee, an annual awards ceremony, company happy hours, anniversary celebrations, and more. Our Coffee with a Teammate program randomly pairs people each month for a conversation at any of the nearby cafés where you can get to know your colleagues outside of the day‑to‑day office setting.

Our studio fosters a culture of creativity, independence, and hands‑on learning. We offer a dynamic environment where architects engage in projects from concept to completion, gaining comprehensive experience on homes of various scales. At Butler Armsden, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, refine your expertise, and grow professionally.

We actively support AXP requirements and licensure. Strong time management, multitasking abilities, and a great sense of humor are highly valued.

The Project Manager – II leads the project team and manages every facet of the project to successfully deliver a design and work product that meets the defined design, budget and schedule parameters as well as the excellence standards set forth by the firm. This effort will be performed for multiple projects concurrently with a duration of 2 to 5 years, managing a portfolio of projects with an aggregate construction cost of $5‑14M and a yearly aggregate professional design fees amount in the range of $1‑1.4M.

Responsible for managing all aspects of multiple mid‑size to large projects in all phases, incl. directing the team efficiently and profitably, and performing appropriate project management duties for all assigned projects.

Responsible for priority assessment on mid‑sized to large projects.

Coordinates with Associate level for overall administration and organization of the design function of the firm.

Develop and coordinate schedule and budget and monitors adherence to terms.

Responsible for all presentations, adherence to office standards and filing systems, design development, permitting, and production of working drawings and construction documents on a project. Directs design process.

Coordinates meetings, documents meeting minutes, documents site conditions and construction development.

Acts as firm’s client contact on occasion in tandem with Associate and above and supervises project personnel on own projects.

Capable of all tasks and duties of Designer and Job Captain levels.

Accredited degree in Architecture

8‑9 years minimum of professional, high‑end residential experience

May be licensed or non‑licensed and close to licensure

Excellent ability to communicate visually

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive, organized, and collaborative with exceptional problem‑solving skills

Advanced skill in 3D modeling / BIM software and 2D drafting (Archi

CAD preferred, but not required)

Ability to manage and lead teams and design process.

Skilled in project management tools for project…