Multi-Site School Architecture Lead

Primer; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Primer is seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to turn empty campuses into fully functional schools. You will lead feasibility, code reviews, permitting, and space planning across multiple sites, turning program needs into build-ready plans.

You will manage cross‑jurisdiction approvals, coordinate civil engineers and architects, specify FF&E, and build vendor catalogs. This fast-paced role rewards ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle several projects without

Qualifications

• 5+ years in architectural project management, interior design, or something close, with real ownership from design through construction
• Experience building design standards or prototypes for multi-location rollout (a big plus)
• Background in schools, retail, or hospitality, where physical space matters to the people using it
• Deep knowledge of building codes, ADA, fire life safety, zoning, and permitting across multiple jurisdictions
• Fluency in 3D modeling software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, or equivalent, plus comfort with project management tools (Asana)
• You’ll be producing the standards and playbooks other people build from
• The ability to run multiple projects and vendors at once without losing a thread

Responsibilities

• Lead site feasibility, code & zoning review, traffic studies, and go/no-go decisions.
• Manage permitting across jurisdictions, coordinate engineers and inspectors, and juggle multiple projects.
• Research and spec FF&E; build vendor catalogs and identify value-engineering opportunities.

Skills

Architectural project management

Multi-site rollout

3D modeling

Revit

Asana / project tools

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Cloud

Asana

Job description

Primer is seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to turn empty campuses into fully functional schools. You will lead feasibility, code reviews, permitting, and space planning across multiple sites, turning program needs into build-ready plans.

You will manage cross‑jurisdiction approvals, coordinate civil engineers and architects, specify FF&E, and build vendor catalogs. This fast-paced role rewards ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle several projects without