Project Manager (Design & Facilities)

ASLPM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A California-based educational design company seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the design and construction of innovative learning environments in San Diego. This role demands a visionary with 7-10 years of experience in architecture or design management, overseeing architects and ensuring compliance with California's public school construction requirements. The candidate should possess a strong portfolio showcasing educational spaces. Join us to help shape the future of education with high-quality, functional designs that impact the community.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in architecture or design management, focused on early project lifecycles.
• Deep understanding of California public school construction requirements.
• Portfolio demonstrating design of educational spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Schematic Design phase with oversight of external architects.
• Involved in Architectural and Operational design of learning spaces.
• Liaison between the District and stakeholders ensuring compliance with DSA requirements.
• Manage transition from conceptual design to construction-ready documents.

Skills

Architecture

Design Management

Project Lifecycle Management

Stakeholder Management

Public Sector Project Management

Education

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Project Manager (Design & Facilities)

Location: San Diego, CA

Industry: Higher-Education / K-14 and Construction

Area of Specialty: Project Management / Design Management / Facilities Planning and Construction

Are you ready to lead the design and evolution of San Diego’s learning environments?

We are not just building classrooms; we are designing the future of education. We need a Senior Project Manager who thrives in the "Early Lifecycle"—someone who understands that a successful school starts long before the first shovel hits the ground.

You are the visionary who bridges the gap between a blueprint and a functioning school. We need a leader with extensive design experience to oversee our architects, manage high-stakes stakeholders, and ensure that our "Aboriginal Spaces"—the heart of our classrooms and administration hubs—are both architecturally stunning and operationally perfect.

What You'll Bring

• 7-10 years of experience in architecture or design management, with a strong emphasis on the Early Lifecycle of projects. You speak the language of architects and know exactly how to hold design teams accountable.
• Deep understanding of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) approval process and California public school construction requirements; and a proven track record of getting designs through the DSA and working effectively with local municipalities.
• Extensive experience in the Early Lifecycle of capital projects, specifically Schematic Design and Design Development.
• You have a portfolio that demonstrates your involvement in the design of "aboriginal" educational spaces—classrooms and administrative offices that prioritize both form and function.
• Experience managing public-sector projects funded by Bond Programs (Measures S, Z, U) is a massive plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

What You'll Do

• You will lead the Schematic Design phase and provide rigorous oversight of external architects. You aren't just checking boxes; you are ensuring that the design teams are delivering high-quality, innovative, and functional results on time.
• You will be deeply involved in the Architectural and Operational design of learning spaces. From the flow of a modern classroom to the efficiency of an administrative wing, you ensure every square foot serves the students and staff.
• You are the primary liaison between the District and the world. You’ll navigate the needs of District’s staff, negotiate with municipalities, and ensure 100% compliance with DSA (Division of the State Architect) requirements.
• You own the project from the first sketch. You manage the transition from conceptual vision to construction-ready documents, ensuring that the original design intent survives the realities of the budget and schedule.

Are You Ready to Help Build the Future and Impact the Community? Apply today!