Senior Project Manager — Design-Driven Workplace Architect

Studios; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

STUDIOS Architecture in San Francisco seeks a Project Architect / Project Manager to join our studio and act as the connective thread across workplace projects. You will work directly with Principals to ensure client experience, efficiency, and programmatic success from kickoff through delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in architecture/interior design, strong Revit skills, and licensure or active pursuit. Excellent communication and staff coordination are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience at an architecture or interior design firm; experience in workplace / corporate interior projects is essential.
• Experience creating project proposals and fees, reviewing and managing contracts and invoices, and collaborating with internal and external accounting teams on billing and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of space programming, workplace strategy, and all phases of architectural services from Schematic Design through Construction Administration.
• Ability to guide project teams with a working understanding of building systems, sustainability requirements, accessibility, and code compliance.
• Experience managing cross-project staffing, manpower planning, and resource allocation across a studio or multi-project environment in a job captain capacity.
• Must have exceptional communication and organizing skills.
• Licensure as an Architect or Interior Designer (or active pursuit) is a strong plus.
• Experience working within an international or multi-office practice is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the connective thread across a portfolio of workplace projects in the San Francisco studio.
• Drive consistency in client experience, operational efficiency, and strategic account health across active engagements.
• Lead select smaller projects from kickoff through delivery and coordinate across a broader portfolio with other project managers and firm partners.
• Develop project proposals, review contracts and invoices, and collaborate with accounting teams on billing and financial reporting.
• Guide project teams through Schematic Design to Construction Administration, with attention to building systems, sustainability, accessibility, and code compliance.

Skills

Project management

Client collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Google Workspace

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

STUDIOS Architecture in San Francisco seeks a Project Architect / Project Manager to join our studio and act as the connective thread across workplace projects. You will work directly with Principals to ensure client experience, efficiency, and programmatic success from kickoff through delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in architecture/interior design, strong Revit skills, and licensure or active pursuit. Excellent communication and staff coordination are essential for this role.