A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent experience.
Experience managing retail projects from initial concept to build out, adapting across diverse brands, fast-paced environments, and multi-office operations.
Advanced knowledge of building systems, materials, construction methods, codes, and accessibility requirements.
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear, professional verbal and written communication.
Leadership and team-building abilities, including mentoring junior staff and fostering collaboration.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Experience with retail design, including prototype implementation, custom detailing, and space planning.
Experience building client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, negotiating additional services, and managing project accounting and billing processes.
Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, building officials, and contractors to manage scope, schedules, and correspondence across all project phases.
Experience improving production methods and efficiencies while delivering quality projects on time and within budget.
Experience forecasting staffing and resource needs to meet project plans, budgets, and utilization targets.
Experience with Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Photoshop.
Responsibilities
Guide project teams through architecture projects, including developing and adhering to project scope, budget, schedule, and work plan.
Lead, mentor, and support junior staff to ensure project success, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment.
Assign tasks based on project scope and team strengths, and provide technical guidance and creative solutions to design and construction challenges.
Serve as the primary client contact and maintain communication with stakeholders, consultants, and permitting officials across all project phases.
Manage deliverables, budgets, and documentation coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and other consultants, and oversee quality control of construction drawings.
Direct project meetings with internal and external teams and permitting officials, and guide responses to plan-check comments and project changes.
Provide construction administration, including site visits, submittals, requests for information, substitution requests, and contractor coordination.
Forecast and manage staffing, revenue, and resource needs; assist with billing, invoicing, and collections; and identify additional client services when needed.
Report weekly project status to the Studio Director.
Contribute to proposals, contracts, performance reviews, and candidate interviews.
Desired Qualifications
Licensed Architect or actively pursuing licensure and LEED accreditation is a plus.
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team in the Alameda office or New York office. This role focuses on guiding project teams through an entire architecture project, inclusive of the development and adherence to project scope, budget, schedule, and work plan.
MBH is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. To request a reasonable accommodation during the interview process please email [email protected].
What You'll Do
Lead, mentor, and support junior staff to ensure project success, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment.
Assign tasks based on project scope and team strengths while providing technical guidance and creative solutions to complex design and construction challenges.
Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders, consultants, and permitting officials across all project phases.
Manage deliverables, budgets, and documentation coordination with structural, MEP, civil, and other consultants while overseeing quality control of construction drawings.
Direct and lead project meetings (internal, external, and with permitting officials), guiding responses to plan check comments and project changes.
Provide construction administration, including site visits, submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and coordination with contractors.
Forecast and manage staffing, revenue, and resource needs while assisting with billing, invoicing, collections, and identifying additional client services when needed.
Report weekly project status to the Studio Director and contribute to proposals, contracts, performance reviews, and candidate interviews.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent experience; Licensed Architect or actively pursuing licensure and LEED accreditation is a plus
Experience managing retail projects from initial concept to build out with adaptability across diverse brands, fast-paced environments, and multi-office operations
Advanced knowledge of building systems, materials, construction methods, codes, and accessibility requirements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear, professional communication skills (verbal and written)
Leadership and team-building abilities with a commitment to mentoring junior staff and fostering collaboration
Willingness to travel as needed
Experience with
Retail design, including prototype implementation, custom detailing, and space planning
Building client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and negotiating additional services while managing project accounting and billing processes
Coordinating with clients, consultants, building officials, and contractors to manage scope, schedules, and correspondence across all project phases
Improving production methods and efficiencies while delivering quality projects on time and within budget
Forecasting staffing and resource needs to meet project plans, budgets, and utilization targets
Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Photoshop
Benefits
100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
Professional development stipend
LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
About MBH Architects
MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier firm with the supportive culture of a close-knit team. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach.
Our success is built on meaningful collaboration and continuous education. Through integrated services (architecture, environmental graphics, fixture and interior design), we deliver world-class projects, including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands, and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired.
What sets us apart? A strong sense of community, dedication to sustainability and social impact, and a culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle-offs.
If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.