Senior Architectural Project Manager

Bespoke Careers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Careers is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager to join a San Francisco studio, taking ownership of complex buildings and leading design teams through delivery.

The ideal candidate will manage projects from early design through construction, maintain schedules and budgets, and develop strong client relationships while collaborating with consultants and internal staff.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in California.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Experience leading architectural teams and coordinating consultants.
• Understanding of project delivery, schedules and budgets.
• Experience within education, multifamily, senior living, retail or related sectors.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Interest in contributing to business development and the studio's growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Business development

Client relationships

Job description

A well-established architecture and planning practice is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager to join its growing San Francisco studio.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced architect or project manager who can take ownership of complex projects, build strong client relationships and lead internal and consultant teams through successful project delivery.

The studio works across a diverse portfolio including education, multifamily, senior living and retail, and is looking for someone with strong California experience who can combine project leadership with commercial awareness and client development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from early design through construction, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and acting as a key point of contact for clients.

You will have:

• Experience delivering projects in California
• Strong client management and communication skills
• Experience leading architectural teams and coordinating consultants
• Strong understanding of project delivery, schedules and budgets
• Experience within education, multifamily, senior living, retail or related sectors
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• An interest in contributing to business development and the continued growth of the studio

Experience with California education projects and DSA processes would be particularly relevant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Senior Project Manager looking to take on a visible leadership role within a growing San Francisco architecture practice.