Senior Project Manager (10+ Years)

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Paid holidays and vacation

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

RFRM Collective, based in Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Project Manager with substantial technical experience in high-end custom residential architecture. The role focuses on leading construction documentation, coordinating drawings, and ensuring quality, accuracy, and constructability, with involvement in select design-forward commercial projects.

Responsibilities include leading documentation, coordinating consultants, managing permits in California, overseeing construction administration,

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture; licensure preferred.
• 10+ years of experience, primarily in custom residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and detailing.
• California building code and permitting experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Experience with hillside or complex-site projects a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction documentation for custom residential and select commercial projects.
• Coordinate consultants — structural, MEP, civil, landscape — and maintain drawing set quality through all phases.
• Manage permitting submissions and plan checks across California jurisdictions.
• Lead construction administration: RFIs, submittals, site visits, and contractor coordination.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and fee proposals.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to junior project staff.

Skills

Knowledge of California building code

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Architect licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

RFRM Collective Employer

Los Angeles, CA, US

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Full-time

Sun, May 31 '26 Posted on:

RFRM Collective is seeking a Senior Project Manager with substantial technical experience in high-end custom residential architecture. The role is centered on leading construction documentation — from coordinated drawing sets to field administration — with a focus on quality, accuracy, and constructability. The position also includes involvement in a select number of design-forward commercial projects, where the same standard of technical execution is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction documentation across custom residential projects and select commercial work
• Coordinate consultants — structural, MEP, civil, landscape — and maintain drawing set quality throughout all phases
• Manage permitting submissions and plan check across California jurisdictions
• Lead construction administration: RFIs, submittals, site observation, and contractor coordination
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and fee proposals
• Provide oversight and mentorship to junior project staff

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture; licensure preferred
• 10+ years of experience, primarily in custom residential
• Strong working knowledge of residential construction methods and detailing
• Experience with hillside or complex-site projects a plus
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously
• California building code and permitting experience required
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Healthcare stipend
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Continuing education opportunities

Additional Requirements

• US Citizenship or permanent resident status
• Los Angeles resident (no remote positions available)

RFRM Collective is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All applicants for employment are recruited, hired, and assigned based on merit without discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender.