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JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager will develop, organize, review, and manage the architectural process from conceptual design through building completion for assigned divisions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Construction Documents - Prepare construction documents for building department submittal
- Manage multiple projects at once, from conceptual design to build-out
- Perform code research as required for project compliance and completeness
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFI)
- Review and prepare plan check response (written and drawing form)
Schedules / Budget - Generate schedules and budgets for assigned projects
- Compose and disseminate Work Orders, internally and externally
- Provide supervisor and assigned division(s) regular project schedule and budget updates
- Attend weekly status and strategy meetings with division(s)
KB Architecture Representative - Act as primary project liaison with professional consultants (Civil, Structural, MEP, Energy, Solar)
- Interface with Plans Examiner and Building Official
- Represent KBA at frame walk
Oversee CAD Operations - Manage daily work output against schedule and budget
- Audit CAD work files
- Contribute to professional growth by mentoring and coaching others, as assigned
Marketing Materials - Manage creation of brochure files, web files, and interactive files
- Audit CAD and/or Adobe files for adherence to development standards
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications/Licenses - Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is preferred
- Architecture license is a plus
Experience - Minimum 10 years of professional architectural experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, especially in a role that supervises processes and procedures.
- Ideal candidate would have most of their experience from a residential architecture firm.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Proficiency in Autocad, Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately
- Ability to generate project schedules, project budgets and determine staffing needs.
- Ability to develop and prepare plans from conceptual design.
- Advance level knowledge of materials and methods, project detailing and construction used in the preparation of construction documents for residential buildings.
- Demonstrate organizational skills that promote efficiency and correctness
- Must have the ability to listen well, take accurate notes and process directions and then be able to take those elements and execute them per a schedule as directed by senior staff.
- Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other’s ideas, and a willingness to cooperate.
- Ability to develop professional relationships within assigned divisions and be able to collaborate with design and production teams within the Architecture department in order to be effective
Work Requirements - Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.
- 10-15% travel may be required
- Position will be located onsite at the Architecture office in El Segundo, CA #LI-onsite
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: - Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000-110,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly
- Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus program
- Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!
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