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Architectural Project Manager | Education - PR/617535_1793905299

Architectural Project Manager | Education

San Jose
Permanent
$106,000 - $164,000 USD a year
Architecture
PR/617535_1793905299
Architectural Project Manager | Education

An employee-owned architecture and design practice is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of impactful K-12 education projects throughout California.
This role offers the opportunity to oversee complex school and educational facilities projects from initial planning through construction while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and project teams. The ideal candidate combines strong project leadership skills with experience delivering educational environments that support students, educators, and the broader community.

The Opportunity

As a Project Manager, you will lead projects through all phases of design and construction, ensuring successful delivery while balancing schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations. You will collaborate closely with architects, designers, consultants, districts, and regulatory agencies to guide projects from concept through completion.
This position is ideal for an experienced project leader who enjoys building client relationships, mentoring teams, and delivering complex public-sector projects that make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage K-12 education projects through all phases of planning, design, documentation, and construction administration.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and fee performance.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Oversee project documentation, specifications, quality control, and coordination efforts.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain project success.
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders while maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Review contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project correspondence.
  • Support business development efforts through proposals, interviews, presentations, and repeat-client engagement.
  • Mentor project team members and contribute to a collaborative project culture.

Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture or a related design discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience managing architectural projects through multiple phases of delivery.
  • Experience delivering K-12, education, civic, institutional, or other public-sector projects.
  • Familiarity with California school projects and DSA approval processes preferred.
  • Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, consultant coordination, and contract administration.
  • Proven success managing client relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Working knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, and construction documentation.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Lead meaningful projects that directly support students, educators, and local communities.
  • Join a collaborative, employee-focused architecture practice with a strong reputation in the education sector.
  • Work on a diverse portfolio of new construction, modernization, and campus improvement projects.
  • Clear opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement.
  • Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities, ownership participation, and comprehensive benefits.

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