Hendy - Project Manager- Healthcare Studio

Asian American Architects/Engineers Association

Job Description / Primary Objective:
An award-winning design firm and voted OC’s best place to work for consecutive years, we are a creative powerhouse of architects and designers, collaborators, and communicators—experts in the business of transforming open space into elevated, extraordinary human experiences. We own every project, hold accountability for every decision, and push the boundaries of what we expect for our partners and ourselves.

We are a passionate team that sees the big picture, obsesses over details, and relies on each other to know the ins and outs of everything in between. We make a difference together. We are seeking an energetic individual with a positive attitude to collaborate as a Project Manager for our Healthcare studio. This team member will join a highly creative team dedicated to problem solving and design excellence within the corporate work environment.

The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker with design and space planning experience and exceptional client relationship skills.

• Provide leadership to clients and team members by communicating project objectives, contract scope, work plans, terms, and schedules.
• Meet with clients to develop space plans and programming as required.
• Attend site walks to conduct site verifications.
• Attend client meetings (virtually and/or in-person).
• Work efficiently and demonstrate willingness to learn and train junior staff.
• Cultivate and nurture all client relationships.
• Prepare and manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing.
• Understand project billing processes and track financial performance of projects to meet goals and objectives.
• Develop fee proposals and coordinate project scope, plan, and services during the contract process, translating planning concepts into terms understandable by both clients and team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design; architecture license preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on interior architecture projects.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with OSHPD / HCAI projects a plus.
• Strong creative space planning ability.
• Knowledge of building codes and a strong understanding of design standards.
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation a plus, as we are committed to sustainable design and resilient communities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.