Senior Architect/Project Manager

Senior Architect/Project Manager

Robin Nanney Studio

Employer:

Los Angeles, CA, US

Location:

Tue, Jul 15 '25

Posted on:

Full-time

Type:

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect/Project Manager to join our growing team and take ownership of project health across multiple residential projects. This dual role serves as both Studio Director support and hands-on project leadership, managing client relationships, coordinating consultant teams, and mentoring our internal design staff.

This position is critical to our growth strategy - you will help us build our internal team capabilities, establish robust project delivery systems, and ensure we consistently create exceptional projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Health

Own complete project health for assigned residential projects from Schematic Design through Construction Administration

Ensure milestones and deadlines are consistently met across all phases

Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring pace of hours aligns with total project fees

Master project "unblocker" - identify and resolve issues before they impact delivery

Track and optimize team utilization rates (target: 85%+)

Client & Consultant Leadership

Primary client point of contact for project coordination and communication

Lead client meetings and effectively communicate vision, programming, and design details

Oversee successful collaboration with consultant teams

Solicit, review, negotiate and execute consultant proposals and contracts

Oversee successful coordination of information flow between all project stakeholders

Team Development & Leadership

Mentor our design team toward advanced capabilities and strong collaborations

Provide technical direction to project teams on design solutions, materials, and details

Support licensure candidates and professional development

Address performance issues constructively and promptly

Ensure that design intent remains clearly expressed in the work as the project develops

Studio Operations Support

Manage resource allocation and staffing across all projects

Maintain and improve studio systems, procedures, and quality standards

Participate in business development activities as needed

Support proposal preparation and project scoping

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program

California Architect license strongly preferred (non-licensed candidates considered)

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in architectural practice

Project Experience

Residential design experience required - custom homes, renovations, additions

Proven track record managing and leading projects from Schematic Design through Construction Administration

Experience coordinating consultant teams (mechanical/electrical/plumbing, structural, landscape)

Technical Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Slack, and Google Suite

Strong hand sketching ability for design communication

Working knowledge of California building codes and accessibility requirements (both City of LA and LA County processes)

Experience with project management software and systems

Leadership & Communication Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication - clear, concise, direct, professional

Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff

Experience managing remote and distributed teams

Strong client service orientation and presentation skills

Ability to manage both up and down effectively

Submit to: ...

Subject Line: Senior Architect/Project Manager - [Your Name]

Required Materials

Cover letter addressing your experience with residential projects and team leadership

Current resume/CV

Portfolio of residential work (PDF format, 10 pages maximum)

Three professional references including at least one direct report