Project Manager

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager / Project Architect to take the lead on multiple commercial, civic, and municipal projects simultaneously. Experience with Design, Build, Delivery, and Federal Projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project phases from schematic design through construction administration and closeout
• Produce and coordinate high-quality construction documents in AutoCAD (required) and Revit (preferred)
• Perform QA/QC review of all project documents before submittal
• Own project budgets and schedules from kickoff through closeout — monitor, report, and course-correct proactively
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Coordinate engineers, consultants, and sub-consultants to ensure design intent carries through to construction
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and governing agencies
• Facilitate project approvals, permit processing, and plan check responses with local and state agencies
• Direct and mentor junior architects, designers, and drafters assigned to your projects
• Set clear expectations for deliverables, quality standards, and deadlines

Qualifications

• B.Arch, M.Arch, or equivalent degree from a U.S. accredited architecture school
• Minimum 8 years of overall architectural office experience across all project phases
• Minimum 3 years in a Project Manager or Project Architect role with direct budget, schedule, and client responsibility
• Demonstrated experience in commercial, civic, municipal, or public agency project types
• Proficiency in AutoCAD — production-level construction documents
• Strong working knowledge of California Building Code, ADA, and Title 24
• Experience managing consultant teams through full project delivery
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be available to work in-office and visit project sites throughout San Luis Obispo County
• Design-Build Delivery and Public Clients Experience (K-12, Federal, Municipal,..)
• Active California Architect License or active pursuit of licensure (ARE progress)
• Proficiency in Revit — production-level preferred; working knowledge considered
• Experience with DSA submittals or public agency plan check processes
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar PDF markup tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive compensation depending on experience and licensure
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Health: Medical benefits
• Schedule: Flexible work schedule
• Location: In-office, San Luis Obispo County — with regular job site visit