Senior Project Leader – Architecture & Design (Hybrid/Remote)

Archinect; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending options

Annual holiday time off

Job summary

SGPA Architecture and Planning in San Francisco seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex architectural projects from concept through closeout. You will guide teams, maintain design excellence, manage client relations, and uphold SGPA’s standards of service and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in project management for education, senior living, and multi‑family/residential or retail projects, plus an active California architectural license.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management for Education, Senior Living, Multi‑Family Residential, Retail, or related architectural project types.
• Active California Architect license
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SGPA is unable to provide current or future employment visa sponsorship for this position.
• Must be able to work from the San Francisco office at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process—from feasibility and concept development through construction documents, construction administration, and final punch list.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery, prepares strategic plans, and serves as primary client liaison ensuring work is completed efficiently, within scope, on schedule, and aligned with approved budgets and contract requirements.
• Direct and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration, clear communication, and a high‑performance environment.
• Develop and validate project scope, fees, schedules, and services with the Project Principal during pursuit, proposal, and contract negotiations.
• Serve as the primary point of communication for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members.
• Actively manage projects using SGPA’s project management system, including work plans, staffing, budgets, consultant coordination, schedules, fee tracking, and change documentation.
• Coordinate closely with Project Team to anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts, technical issues, and design challenges across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide consistent project communication through team meetings, agendas, minutes, and written documentation.
• Oversee construction administration, including site observations, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and coordination with contractors.
• Evaluate technical implications of design decisions, ensuring feasibility and code‑compliance.
• Manage project risk proactively, addressing client concerns, technical issues, and potential liabilities.
• Review project documents for accuracy, completeness, clarity, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate staffing needs with the Operations Director to ensure resources across all phases.

Skills

Project management

Education & senior living

Multi-family

Retail projects

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

SGPA Architecture and Planning in San Francisco seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex architectural projects from concept through closeout. You will guide teams, maintain design excellence, manage client relations, and uphold SGPA’s standards of service and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in project management for education, senior living, and multi‑family/residential or retail projects, plus an active California architectural license.