Project Manager - Architecture

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WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, 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 believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We design spaces that respect, protect, and enhance their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and communities.

WATG is hiring a Project Manager in Architecture for our office in Tustin, Orange County, California.

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project team, focusing on maximizing design value, achieving technical excellence, and meeting financial goals. The role involves planning, organizing, and managing projects through all phases, including client engagement, design and technical quality control, resourcing, and financial performance.

• Represent the client’s goals and needs to the team and WATG’s requirements
• Create and adjust project work plans
• Negotiate additional services
• Monitor project processes and quality
• Develop detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures, and budgets
• Ensure quality standards and timely delivery of project deliverables
• Possess technical strength in a professional discipline to review project documents and research code requirements
• Manage contract terms, team assignments, budgets, and schedules to optimize financial results
• Oversee billing and collections
• Coordinate business development efforts
• Assist with contract preparation
• Lead team collaboration in meetings
• Manage daily project team activities
• Mentor team members for professional growth

• Professional degree from an accredited institution
• Professional license preferred
• Environmental accreditation desired
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketch Up
• Experience across full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of building codes and standards
• Successful project delivery track record
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel

Please include your resume and portfolio to be considered.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer