Sr. Project Manager

Habitec Architecture and Interior Design; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitec Architecture and Interior Design is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in San Jose, California. This role requires leading master planning and shell & core projects from site analysis to construction administration. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in commercial architecture and a solid understanding of California's building codes and zoning regulations.

The position includes managing consultant teams, authoring project proposals, and maintaining project schedules. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is crucial for this role. Ideal for those who excel in both strategic planning and technical delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial architecture, with 4 years in master planning.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Code and zoning regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for commercial documentation.

Responsibilities

• Leads site analysis and master planning studies.
• Manages planning‑phase consultant teams.
• Oversees construction administration for shell & core projects.

Skills

Architectural design

Master planning

Construction administration

Client communication

Team coordination

Zoning analysis

California Building Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Position

The Senior Project Manager with emphasis on master planning and shell & core is one of the firm's lead architectural senior manager for large-scale, ground‑up development projects. This individual owns the entire project arc: from site analysis and master planning through entitlements, shell & core construction documents, and construction administration.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of urban-scale thinking and technical building delivery — someone who can lead a planning charrette in the morning and resolve a curtain wall detail in the afternoon.

Job Responsibilities

• Master Planning
• Leads site analysis, programming, and master planning studies for multi‑building campuses, mixed‑use developments, and phased commercial sites
• Develops land use plans, site organization concepts, circulation frameworks, and open space strategies in collaboration with clients and civil engineers
• Coordinates zoning analysis, general plan compliance, and site entitlement strategies; guides clients through municipal approval processes
• Prepares and presents master plan documents, phasing plans, and design guidelines to city planning departments, community groups, and client stakeholders
• Manages planning‑phase consultant teams including civil, landscape, traffic, and environmental engineers
• Tracks project approvals through EIR, CEQA, design review, and conditional use permit processes
• Shell & Core Architecture
• Leads design and production of full shell & core construction document packages for commercial office, R&D, industrial, and mixed‑use buildings
• Oversees structural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultant coordination; chairs coordination meetings and reviews drawings for interdisciplinary conflicts
• Manages building permit submissions, plan check responses, and permit expediting with local jurisdictions across the Bay Area
• Advises on building envelope systems: curtain wall, cladding, roofing, waterproofing, and structural glazing, with a working knowledge of performance specifications and detailing
• Oversees construction administration for shell & core projects: reviews submittals, responds to RFIs, conducts site observations, and manages punch lists through substantial completion
• Develops and maintains tenant improvement criteria and base building documentation packages for leased commercial buildings

Job Requirements

• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients, developers, and public agencies throughout all project phases
• Authors project proposals, negotiates contracts, and manages project budgets and fee forecasting
• Develops and maintains project schedules across planning, entitlement, design, documentation, permitting, and construction phases
• Identifies scope changes and coordinates contract modifications with clients in a timely manner
• Mentors Job Captains, Designers, and Drafters assigned to master planning and shell & core projects; reviews production for quality and code compliance
• Contributes to business development by cultivating developer and institutional client relationships and supporting proposal efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred but open to all degrees with architectural experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial architecture, with at least 4 years focused on master planning and/or shell & core ground‑up projects
• Demonstrated experience managing municipal entitlement processes including design review, conditional use permits, and CEQA in California jurisdictions
• Strong knowledge of California Building Code, Title 24 energy compliance, ADA accessibility, and zoning regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for large‑scale commercial documentation; working knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Suite
• Experience with building envelope systems, structural systems, and ground‑up construction sequencing
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate large, multi‑discipline consultant teams across extended project timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting to public agencies, planning commissions, and developer clients
• Organized, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple large projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced studio environment
• Working vehicle and valid driver's license required for site visits and municipal meetings

Project Types

• Corporate Campus
• Ground‑Up
• Commercial Office

Software / Tools

• AutoCAD
• Revit in ACC / Forma Cloud Environment
• SketchUp
• Adobe Illustrator
• InDesign
• Microsoft Project