Senior Project Manager, Architecture – Flexible & Remote

Archinect; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; 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 is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in San Francisco to lead projects from feasibility through closeout, ensuring design excellence, technical rigor, and on‑time delivery. You will guide teams, manage client relationships, and uphold SGPA’s standards for quality and service.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in architectural project management across education, senior living, and multi‑family sectors, an active CA architectural license, and the ability

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—while maintaining SGPA’s standards of design quality, execution, and client service.
• 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 positive, high‑performance environment that supports strong design solutions and successful project outcomes.
• Develop and validate project scope, fees, schedules and services with the Project Principal during pursuit, proposal, and contract negotiations, including consultant proposal requests and coordination.
• Serve as the primary point of communication for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members, ensuring timely and complete exchange of project information.
• Actively manage projects using SGPA’s project management system, including work plans, staffing, budgets, consultant coordination, schedules, fee tracking, and project change documentation.
• Coordinate staffing needs with the Operations Director to ensure appropriate resource allocation across all phases of the project.
• Mentor and support staff development, providing guidance, feedback, motivation, and leadership that strengthens SGPA’s project teams and studio culture, including oversight and monitoring of work of less experienced project managers.
• Participate in marketing and client‑development activities, strengthening relationships and supporting SGPA’s ongoing business growth.

Skills

10+ years PM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

SGPA Architecture and Planning is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in San Francisco to lead projects from feasibility through closeout, ensuring design excellence, technical rigor, and on‑time delivery. You will guide teams, manage client relationships, and uphold SGPA’s standards for quality and service.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in architectural project management across education, senior living, and multi‑family sectors, an active CA architectural license, and the ability