Project Manager - Civic

Lionakis; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Every-other-Friday off

Comprehensive benefits package (bonus,

Job summary

Lionakis is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Civic team in Oakland (or San Jose). You will lead architectural projects from concept to construction, coordinating with clients and consultants to ensure timely delivery and quality documentation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent with 10+ years of project experience, and is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office, and Bluebeam. Hybrid work flexibility and a strong equity focus are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 10 years architectural project experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; MS Office; Bluebeam is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from concept through construction by planning resources, schedules and budgets and keeping them on track.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors; resolve design, code and construction challenges.
• Manage scope changes, control costs and schedules; ensure quality and accuracy of documents; support successful project delivery.
• Oversee finances, contribute to proposals, and foster team development through clear delegation and collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent

10+ years architectural project experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Are you an architectural project manager who thrives in an imaginative and inventive environment? Do you flourish when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Want to work for a firm taking concrete steps towards Equity & Diversity? We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Civic team in our Oakland office (or San Jose). The Civic team works on various projects from: county, city, utilities, and public safety projects to courthouses and correctional institutions.

An ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of project design and construction, as well as programming and planning. We are looking for a stellar individual who has a passion for the design process and project management who wants to be a part of a company that is looking to change the world, one project at a time. Sound like you?

As the Project Manager, you will…

• Lead architectural projects from concept through construction by planning resources, schedules and budgets- and keeping them on track.
• Guide project teams, coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors, and help resolve design, code and construction challenges along the way.
• Partner closely with project leads and studio leadership to manage scope changes, control costs and schedules, ensure quality and accuracy of documents, and support successful project delivery.
• Oversee finances, contribute to proposals, and foster team development through clear delegation, coaching and collaboration.

The Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years architectural project experience
• Highly proficient with AutoCAD and Revit software programs, MS Office Suite, Bluebeam
• Prepare project management plans and ensure strict adherence to these plans.
• Prior Experience with Civic projects including law enforcement and fire stations

The Like-to-Haves

• LEED accreditation

Why You’ll Love Lionakis…

At Lionakis, people and design come first. You’ll find:

• A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
• The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
• Hybrid work flexibility, every-other-Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
• A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.

Join us and help bring our design vision to life— one story at a time.

Salary Range: $105,900-$146,700. Compensation DOE.