Project Manager (Architecture License Required)

Cuningham is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our San Diego team and share in our purpose of designing for social and ecological well-being. We are a forward-thinking design firm that values people, creative problem solving, and a learning mindset in pursuit of thoughtful, regenerative solutions that meet our clients' needs and positively impact communities.

This role will primarily support projects in the healthcare market, bringing experience managing complex healthcare environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. At the same time, the position offers the opportunity to contribute to projects across Cuningham's broader portfolio of markets, expanding your experience while shaping meaningful places.

The Project Manager leads the design process through all project phases, enabling teams to work effectively and efficiently while delivering high-quality outcomes. On small- to mid-scale projects, this role coordinates scope, communication plans, contracts, budgets, and schedules with both client and consultant teams. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of design and construction, experience working with large project teams, and a proven ability to interface with client groups and lead activities on-site.

• Lead and manage small to medium project teams to successful outcomes in line with project goals, client satisfaction and firmwide initiatives.
• Build and support high performing teams alongside Project Executive and other project leaders consistent with established teaming process and share the responsibility for assessing team abilities and desired areas of growth and assign tasks and responsibilities accordingly.
• Develop and define scope, deliverables, schedules, and fees into comprehensive proposals in collaboration with the Project Executive and other project leaders.
• Assist project design and technical leaders in delivering coordinated packages across multi-discipline/multi-phase projects.
• Develop and update project work plans, labor plans, and project schedules and team tasks regularly.
• Motivate the project team to provide their best, foster collaboration and open communication as well as a high sense of accountability.
• Monitor the project budget and work with other project leaders and Project Executive to align the tasks and deliverables with employee time and performance.
• Plan and facilitate/delegate internal and external meetings and communications.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring project financial performance through available reports/tools.
• Responsible for identification of additional services on projects and pursuing those additional fees.
• Responsible for day-to-day client relations as determined with Project Executive and assisting project leadership as needed.
• Administer Owner and Consultant contracts.
• Submit to and review with clients matters pertaining to budget, schedule and scope of services.
• Maintain responsible oversight over technical submissions when required to sign and seal documents.
• Support leaders with staffing decisions and revenue projections.
• Participate in or lead the project pursuit process by informing, preparing and reviewing content for proposals/interviews.
• Manage and provide guidance and feedback on team and individual performance.

• Demonstrated success leading and inspiring management, technical and design staff.
• 10 years' experience in the AEC industry.
• Previous experience in the Healthcare Market.
• Proven track record in the state of CA with OSHPD/HCAI experience.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture required. Architecture license required, preferably in the state of California.
• Proficient with MS Office, Bluebeam, AIA Contracts, MS Project (or similar), Deltek Vantagepoint (or similar).
• Familiar with Revit/BIM 360, Miro & Microsoft Teams (digital collaboration tools).