Responsible for day-to-day client relations as determined with Project Executive and assisting project leadership as needed.
Manage and provide guidance and feedback on team and individual performance.
Responsible for managing and monitoring project financial performance through available reports/tools.
Support leaders with staffing decisions and revenue projections.
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.
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.
Maintain responsible oversight over technical submissions when required to sign and seal documents.
Participate in or lead the project pursuit process by informing, preparing and reviewing content for proposals/interviews.
Develop and define scope, deliverables, schedules, and fees into comprehensive proposals in collaboration with the Project Executive and other project leaders.
Lead and manage small to medium project teams to successful outcomes in line with project goals, client satisfaction and firmwide initiatives.
Assist project design and technical leaders in delivering coordinated packages across multi-discipline/multi-phase projects.
Responsible for identification of additional services on projects and pursuing those additional fees.
Plan and facilitate/delegate internal and external meetings and communications.
Submit to and review with clients matters pertaining to budget, schedule and scope of services.
Develop and update project work plans, labor plans, and project schedules and team tasks regularly.
Requirements
leadership
oshpd
revit
architecture license
aec experience
bluebeam
Demonstrated success leading and inspiring management, technical and design staff.
Proven track record in the state of CA with OSHPD/HCAI experience.
Familiar with Revit/BIM 360, Miro & Microsoft Teams (digital collaboration tools).
Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture required. Architecture license required, preferably in the state of California.
10 years’ experience in the AEC industry.
Proficient with MS Office, Bluebeam, AIA Contracts, MS Project (or similar), Deltek Vantagepoint (or similar).
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1968
Year Established
The firm was established in 1968 and has since expanded globally.
$75M Revenue
Annual Income
The company consistently generates around $75 million in revenue annually, reflecting strong financial health.
The firm operates multiple studios across North America and Europe, delivering architecture, interior, landscape, urban design, and master planning.
Its portfolio spans diverse sectors—from healthcare campuses and educational facilities to multi‑family housing and urban destinations.
Notable projects often create community‑centered spaces that uplift human experience through thoughtful design.
Leadership is organized via a board chair and a cross‑disciplinary leadership council guiding cohesive strategy.
The firm is known for elevating talent internally, with pathways allowing designers to become principals or acquire ownership.
Cuningham’s integrated approach bridges master planning, architecture, and interiors to deliver unified design narratives.
They frequently undertake campus‑scale and institutional work, blending functionality with civic presence.
Uncommonly, Cuningham retains an employee‑ownership structure, reinforcing design quality through invested leadership.
Culture + Values
Collaborative
Creative Partnerships
Belief in collaboration and partnerships to generate ideas and deliver solutions.
Innovative
Change and Risk
Embraces change and takes risks to deliver creative, impactful solutions.
Inclusive
Diverse Perspectives
Celebrates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to create better designs.
Sustainable
Health and Wellbeing
Committed to designing environments that enhance the health and wellbeing of people and the planet.
Accountable
Responsibility
Holds itself responsible for the quality of work, actions, and success of projects.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2030
Net-zero commitment
The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Focus on sustainable architecture, planning, and interior design that prioritizes energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact.
Integrate sustainable practices into every stage of design, from conceptualization to construction and operation.
Develop energy-efficient buildings that reduce operating costs while contributing to a sustainable future.
Strong emphasis on regenerative design principles, carbon reduction, and promoting green building certifications like LEED.
Inclusion & Diversity
48% Female Representation
Gender Diversity in Staff
Women hold key leadership roles across the firm, contributing to a balanced and inclusive workplace.
Committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity in the workplace.
Goal to increase representation of underrepresented groups at all levels within the firm.
Support open dialogue about gender, ethnicity, and other aspects of identity to create a safe and inclusive environment.
Provide regular training programs on unconscious bias, cultural competency, and inclusive leadership.