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ABOUT WATG

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 450 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.  

WATG is hiring a Senior Project Manager - Architecture for our office in Los Angeles, CA. 

ROLE

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing large-scale, complex projects or several smaller projects through all phases of development until completion. The Senior Project Manager has direct responsibility for client engagement, design and technical quality control, and financial project performance. The Senior Project Manager provides direction and guidance to the project team and deploys resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly. This position is the primary liaison between the principal, the team, and the client. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary point of contact for the client for several projects of large scale and complexity
• Manages a portfolio of initiatives that span beyond the service line, acquiring valuable insight as to how parts of the organization impact one another
• Successfully represents the client’s goals and needs of the team and WATG’s requirements to the client
• Conducts site reconnaissance and manages the compilation and research of all project background information and base material, developing site analysis based on the research conducted and information gathered
• Issues meeting minutes and action item logs following project meeting/conference calls to maintain clarity on decisions made by the client and/or the team and follow-up tasks needed to progress the work
• Consistently manages timely and accurate billings and collections
• Monitors project processes and quality to make sure that design concepts meet the client’s and WATG’s expectations
• Leads, coordinates, and oversees internal project teams and coordinates with sub-consultant partners
• Has technical strength in a professional discipline or specific project type relevant to the project to successfully write project narratives, research code requirements, review cost estimates, design and technical deliverables, construction contract documents, and sub-consultant work
• Creates detailed project schedules, work breakdown structure, and budgets, and maintains the work plan through regular monitoring and communication, and by making timely decisions and taking actions to meet project milestones
• Understands and manages the relationship between the project contract terms, the team assignments, budgets, and schedules, and controls the resulting impact on WATG’s financial results, forecasts, and staffing plans
• Achieves all internal and external deadlines and is responsible and accountable for the project’s financial status and outcome
• Leads external and internal project meetings
• Supervises and mentors team members toward effective and efficient project progress and professional development
• May assist with business development, marketing, and negotiation efforts in the procurement of new projects and clients, especially as it relates to additional work/add services from existing clients; prepares and finalizes project contracts and subcontracts

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 15+ years of progressive project management experience on a range of architecture project types
• Professional license in Architecture required
• Environmental accreditation preferred
• Proficient technical skills, including AutoCAD and 3D modeling software like Rhino, Grasshopper, and SketchUp
• Proficiency in Revit required
• Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and architectural building systems

• Experience with the full project lifecycle through all phases of a project through completion
• Ability to work in a team environment, with an interest in supervising and mentoring others
• Effectively meets project deadlines and pro-actively solves problems
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills (internal and external)
• Travel may be required

*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position. 

JOB INFORMATION

Salary range: $125,000-$145,000 per year

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer