Senior Design Manager/Architect

About the role

STV is a nationally recognized leader in architecture, engineering, planning, and program management services. For more than 100 years, we’ve delivered innovative solutions that shape communities and improve the quality of life. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, integrity, and a commitment to client success. STV’s Buildings group partners with major national, regional and local clients to design and deliver impactful, sustainable, and resilient buildings and places across the nation.

Responsibilities

• Project focused
  • Lead coordination and communication with clients, agency stakeholders, contractors, and external consultants, supporting strong and collaborative working relationships.
  • Direct design planning and interdisciplinary coordination from project initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and delivery approach.
  • Partner with the Commercial Manager to monitor project financial performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Support development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans, ensuring design execution aligns with contract requirements and STV internal QA/QC processes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, sustainability goals, and client standards.
  • Coverage across multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders to manage expectations, facilitate timely decisions, and secure required approvals.
  • Review project financial information and support Commercial Manager in maintaining alignment between design execution and budget expectations.
• Business Development related
  • Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements.
  • Support proposals, including development of project approaches, staffing strategies, and delivery methodologies in coordination with pursuit teams.
  • Participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, project interviews and cultivate long term client relationships.
  • Represent STV at external organizations and events to strengthen local market presence.
• Team and Studio leadership
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of technical capabilities and overall team performance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or higher
• Licensure: Active California-licensed Registered Architect
• Experience: 15+ years in design, including project and design management responsibilities within the past 7 years
• Technical proficiency: Working knowledge of industry standard digital delivery tools like BIM, CAD, Bluebeam etc.
• Leadership skills: Proven track record in budget/schedule control, technical coordination, communication, negotiation, and project oversight
• Experience within transportation, civic or public sector projects required.