Senior Project Manager – Life Science & High-Tech Labs

DGA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k

PTO

Staff development allowance

Bonus program

Job summary

DGA is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a decade in commercial architecture to lead multiple small to midsize projects from concept through construction administration.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client liaison to ensure client satisfaction and on‑time delivery for life science, biotech, high‑tech, and critical facilities projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• Licensed or registered architect.
• 10+ years of commercial architecture experience.
• Strong client liaison and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and staffing across multiple projects.
• Proficient in Autodesk Building Design Suite / Revit and MS Office.
• Knowledge of CBC/ADA accessibility and building codes.
• Experience with local authorities having jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Own full responsibility for managing all aspects of multiple small to midsize projects. Prepares strategic plans for project success.
• Be responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction
• Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors
• Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees
• Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections)
• Provide leadership to the team and client by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Proposal writing

Contract negotiation

Mentorship

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Building Design Suite

MS Project

Ajera

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

DGA is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a decade in commercial architecture to lead multiple small to midsize projects from concept through construction administration.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client liaison to ensure client satisfaction and on‑time delivery for life science, biotech, high‑tech, and critical facilities projects.