Senior Architect & Project Manager — CA Licensed + NCARB

PDMS DESIGN GROUP, INC.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PDMS Design Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Architect / Project Manager to lead the Architecture team in Arlington, TX. This senior, hands-on role requires independent project management, client leadership, and strong architectural oversight across design through closeout.

The ideal candidate holds a CA license and NCARB, with multi-state licensure preferred, and 7+ years of architectural experience plus 3+ years in project management. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential.

Qualifications

• Active CA architectural license required.
• NCARB Certificate required.
• Multi-state licensure strongly preferred.
• 7+ years architectural experience and 3+ years project management experience.
• Experience with industrial, retail, or commercial projects.
• Experience sealing and signing architectural documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple architectural projects and act as primary client contact.
• Develop and review construction documents; oversee permitting and QA.
• Seal documents as required and manage submittals and RFIs.
• Establish scopes, schedules, budgets, and monitor financial performance.
• Mentor Architecture team and guide staff development.

Skills

CA Architect Registration

NCARB Certificate

Multi-state Licensure

Client communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

PDMS Design Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Architect / Project Manager to lead the Architecture team in Arlington, TX. This senior, hands-on role requires independent project management, client leadership, and strong architectural oversight across design through closeout.

The ideal candidate holds a CA license and NCARB, with multi-state licensure preferred, and 7+ years of architectural experience plus 3+ years in project management. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential.