Project Manager

Project Manager – Architecture & Infrastructure Design

This is an architecture position, we are growing infrastructure design studio is seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to lead architectural projects serving the water, power, transportation, and public works sectors. This role is ideal for a collaborative and proactive leader who excels at managing complex projects, fostering client relationships, and guiding multidisciplinary teams from project planning through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-sized architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships through regular communication, coordination meetings, and project documentation.
• Direct and mentor Project Architects, Designers, and multidisciplinary consultant teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality design solutions.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, labor utilization, invoicing, and change/additional service management.
• Develop innovative, attractive, and functional architectural designs tailored to public-sector clients.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed Architect with experience applying California building codes; Oregon and/or Washington licensure is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a small to medium-sized architectural firm or studio environment.
• Proven experience managing technically complex projects, including industrial, civic, commercial, administration, operations, laboratory, maintenance, public works, and transportation facilities.
• Proficiency with:
  • Revit
  • Bluebeam
  • Deltek
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Other related architectural and project management software

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED Accreditation preferred but not required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $128000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in San Francisco,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.