Architectural Project Manager, Healthcare

Little, nationally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For” and one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, is seeking a Project Manager with a positive, collaborative work style, for our Healthcare Studio in our Newport Beach, CA office.  This person will support multiple healthcare studios across the firm from the Newport Beach location.

Responsibilities include:             

• You’ll be working with a valued national client. Your efforts and success will have a direct impact on the growth of accounts.
• Ability, skills and motivation to act as independent project manager.
• Provide exceptional customer service to our clients and building a strong relationship based on trust, value and expertise.
• Lead and coordinate communication efforts with clients, consultants, and within project team.
• Providing design and design support documentation as part of teams working on a variety of healthcare projects.
• Leading and supporting construction document teams and learning about construction practices on project sites.
• Providing leadership and support to produce Programming, SD, DD, and CD Phase Construction Documents and CA phase.
• Providing leadership and support in Agency submittal and plan approval / permitting process.
• Providing leadership and support in producing and processing Bid Phase documentation such as Bid Packages, RFI’s, and Addendums.
• Providing leadership and support in processing Construction Administration Phase documentation such as RFI’s, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Bulletins, Change Orders, Payment Requests, Meeting Minutes, Local Agency documents, and Punch-List documentation.
• Provide leadership and support in processing Project Close Out Phase documentation such as As-Builts / Record drawings, Close out Packages, Material and Finish samples/records.
• Establish and ensure adherence to project budget and contracted fee.
• Manages collections for assigned projects.
• Manage and review % complete, prebills, forecast, and work closely with project accountant on monthly revenue.
• Responsible for quality assurance (QA).
• Manage the project manuals as it relates to contractual obligations.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited University.
• 6+ years of professional work experience on Healthcare projects.
• A good knowledge of HCAi (formally OSHPD).
• Solid production skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Revit and Bluebeam skills required; Newforma experience a plus.
• Rendering programs such as SketchUp, and programs used to prepare presentation documents such as PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, etc. preferred.

Why Little:

Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences, and passions. If you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people and the culture. Our culture is creating a better future through our work with the people we serve and work with. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us.

It's the spirit of discovery that often brings people to the West Coast. And it's that spirit, along with a passion for great design, that unites our Newport Beach office. Our only location to be adorned with a 1957 Camper (fully restored and renovated by employees), this wildly creative workspace inspires staff and clients to use their imaginations and rethink what's possible. Outside of the office, you can often find this team supporting their community and building a culture of giving.  Want to know what it’s like to work at Little? Here’s a Peek Inside Little-Newport Beach  https://vimeo.com/315869485/3fd3160586

*** Anticipated salary range for this position:  $90,00