Junior Architectural Project Manager

Job Description

BIG Los Angeles is seeking a Junior Architectural Project Manager / Project Coordinator with 3+ years of experience to join our studio in Santa Monica and help support our Senior Project Manager and leadership team on new and ongoing projects. As a Junior Project Manager at BIG, you will help ‘keep the ball moving’ by overseeing a project’s health and progress, draft fee proposals, coordinate consultants, clients, and internal architectural teams in a supporting role.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager 
• Help maintain communication with clients and consultants  
• Communicate and coordinate with internal team members in drafting fee proposals, NDAs, meeting agendas, summaries, administrative tasks and other resources. 
• Support with research 
• Help monitor project budget, staffing, and scheduling  
• Communicate and coordinate with external and internal team members 
• Experience working with a project team and consultants in schematic design through construction administration 

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with Los Angeles legislation and building code  
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or another adjacent field   
• Architectural licensure in California is a huge plus 
• Minimum 3 years of post-bachelor's degree experience 
• Experience in design and project delivery is a huge plus  
• Knowledge of products, materials, and construction methods in California  
• Experience interacting with clients and organizing projects 
• Exceptional level of attention to detail and a mastery of organizational and time management skills 
• Report directly to Sr. Project Manager and Partner-in-Charge with routine scheduling updates and planning, design coordination, etc.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Independent with the ability to work in a team environment 
• Ability to be openminded, take in different ideas and encourage teamwork 
• Desire to constantly self-educate and be hands-on 
• Ability to bring creative solutions to our design work  
• Strong organizational skills 

Job Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
• Professional Development: Support for continuing education, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus regular Lunch & Learns
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match 
• Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
• Catered Meals: Catered lunches on Wednesdays and complimentary breakfast on Fridays
• Staff Entertainment: Biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
• Additional perks: Dog friendly office, company sponsored sports teams, employee referral bonus, & more!

Compensation range for this role is $75,000-100,000 USD, based on relevant skills and professional work experience.

Beware of recruitment scams: we only contact candidates from our @big.dk email addresses or through our HR Portal, HiBob ([email protected]). BIG will never request payment or banking details. Apply only via https://big.dk/careers. 

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Salary

Minimum: 75000
Maximum: 100000
Currency: USD
Pay period: Annual