Senior Project Manager / Architect – Civic & Higher Ed

Carrier Johnson + Culture; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) seeks a Senior Project Manager / Architect to lead complex civic and higher education projects—from planning through construction—in California. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery on time and on budget while maintaining design excellence and technical rigor.

You bring 12+ years of experience, a licensed architect credential preferred in California, and a proven track record in public-sector environments across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• 12+ years of professional experience managing civic, higher education, or comparable complex public projects in California.
• Experience leading RFQ and RFP pursuits for public-sector work; design-build or alternative delivery methods are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive project delivery across all phases, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with public-sector leadership, campus and district leadership, user groups, facilities teams, and agencies.
• Coordinate internal teams and consultants to deliver integrated design and technical solutions.
• Guide projects through regulatory approvals, including DSA or other California public-sector processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Public sector

Stakeholder management

BIM / Revit

Regulatory knowledge

Construction administration

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Deltek

Procore

Job description

Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C) seeks a Senior Project Manager / Architect to lead complex civic and higher education projects—from planning through construction—in California. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery on time and on budget while maintaining design excellence and technical rigor.

You bring 12+ years of experience, a licensed architect credential preferred in California, and a proven track record in public-sector environments across