Project Manager

Lead complex public projects with a collaborative, design-driven team

Since 1956, our practice has focused on designing timeless, beautiful, sustainable architecture. We seek a talented, self-motivated, full-time Project Manager who desires to help us continue our thoughtful, contextual design legacy. Ideal candidates will have managed multiple medium- to large-scale public or institutional projects and will demonstrate a strong interest in delivering well-crafted architecture.

A career at FFA means joining a collaborative team that strives for creative solutions and design excellence. We build client relationships by consistently delivering outstanding service and working with clients across our project types. You will excel at FFA if you communicate clearly with clients, consultants, and colleagues, think critically about design opportunities, and have excellent management, design, and communication skills.

At FFA, we are deeply committed to responsible resource use and understand the built industry’s crucial role in combating climate change. Our practice provides clients with practical, resilient building strategies and works towards loftier sustainability goals. We are looking for candidates who share our mission; the ideal candidate has experience working on highly sustainable buildings.

Applicant requirements

  • A Bachelor’s or Master of Architecture degree from an accredited institution
  • Likely 10-15 years of experience
  • The ability to travel to local and regional client sites (a personal vehicle is not required)
  • Commitment to our company’s hybrid work schedule, working in-office four days/week. FFA reserves the right to change this policy
  • Project management experience on at least 3-8 constructed projects; explain your role on the projects and the impact of your contribution to the team; preference is given to candidates who have public and institutional project experience
  • The preferred candidate has their architectural license, LEED, LFA, and/or WELL Accreditation, or is actively pursuing one or more certifications

Candidates should demonstrate

  • Experience in programming, conceptual design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration for new construction and renovation projects
  • Knowledge and ability to work closely with clients and cultivate strong relationships through excellent service
  • Experience developing and managing complex project schedules, staffing plans, project fees and contracts, and navigating jurisdictional review processes
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects of various scales with overlapping deadlines and communicate project objectives
  • A desire to support and mentor project team members while contributing to a positive office culture
  • Enthusiasm for collaborating with leadership on practice management issues and working with project teams to meet practice objectives

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should email their cover letter, resume, and portfolio to resumes@ffadesign.com.

Benefits at FFA include

  • Fully covered individual medical and dental insurance
  • Voluntary vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401K Savings Plan with a discretionary employer match
  • Pre-tax transportation and phone stipends
  • Experience-based paid time off program
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Paid holidays and one flex holiday
  • Company-sponsored continuing education
  • Professional licensure and certification assistance

Compensation

At FFA, base pay is part of our total compensation package and falls within a range. This allows your compensation to grow as you develop in the role. The base pay range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000 and depends on your skills, qualifications, and years of experience. This is a salaried position.

Notification to Applicants

FFA Architecture and Interiors is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran or active military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, domestic partnership, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

FFA will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

FFA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please contact erunning@ffadesign.com.