Fixture Design, Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Fixture Design team in the Alameda office. This role focuses on guiding project teams through an entire project, including the development and adherence to project scope, budget, schedule, and work plan.

MBH is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. To request a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please email resumes@mbharch.com.

What You'll Do

• Understand and align with the client’s objectives and vision

• Build client trust, manage expectations, and pursue growth opportunities

• Oversee project scope, staffing, schedules, budgets, and revenue projections

• Lead internal teams and delegate assignments based on skillsets and availability

• Manage deliverables, client communications, and status reporting

• Review and guide technical drawings, fixture design, and production documentation

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure quality and alignment with design intent

• Provide ad hoc design support, including models, presentations, and mockups

• Mentor junior staff and oversee the work of Designers and Job Captains

• Contribute to research, innovation, and documentation efforts related to retail environments and materials

Minimum Qualifications

• Background in architecture, industrial design, engineering, or related creative fields preferred

• Experience leading a design engineering team with a focus in metal and wood manufacturing; retail experience is a plus

• Hands-on experience with prototyping, product testing, and working directly with clients and vendors

• Skilled in design software such as Revit, Rhino, Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, with experience in millwork, fixtures, or related fabrication industries

• Familiar with project management tools like Quip, Bluebeam, Wrike, OmniPlan, or Jira

• Experienced people manager with success cultivating high-performing teams through proactive coaching, rigorous performance evaluations, and personalized professional development plans

Benefits

• 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k Profit Sharing

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off

• Professional development stipend

• LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes

• Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches

• Commuter Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

About MBH Architects

MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier firm with the supportive culture of a close-knit team. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach.

Our success is built on meaningful collaboration and continuous education. Through integrated services (architecture, environmental graphics, fixture and interior design), we deliver world-class projects, including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands, and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired.

What sets us apart? A strong sense of community, dedication to sustainability and social impact, and a culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle-offs.

If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.