Senior Project Manager / Architect, Civic and Higher Education

Job overview

The Senior Project Manager / Architect role is onsite in San Diego, CA. Compensation is stated as $140,000–$160,000 per year, with final compensation commensurate with the candidate’s expertise and skills. Carrier Johnson + Culture designs environments intended to strengthen communities and enrich the human experience. The role leads complex civic and higher education projects from planning through construction, balancing design quality, technical requirements, project performance, and client objectives. It coordinates multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, manages delivery and risk, and supports the growth of the San Diego practice.

What you'll do

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources
• lead client and stakeholder engagement
• coordinate internal teams and external consultants
• guide regulatory approvals and permitting
• support RFQ and RFP pursuits
• oversee construction administration
• manage project plans, staffing, fees, contracts, and consultant agreements
• mitigate risks
• maintain quality and code compliance
• mentor project teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior project manager

architect

civic projects

higher education

full-time

san diego ca

carrier johnson + culture

project delivery

construction administration

public-sector projects

$140,000–$160,000 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a registered or licensed architect and an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture; 12+ years of professional experience. California licensure is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.