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Dewberry · 7 hours ago

Senior Project Manager-Architecture

US-CA-Sacramento

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $190K/yr

15+ years exp

Dewberry is a mission-driven architecture firm committed to delivering community-centered civic environments. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic leadership for complex civic and public-sector projects across California, overseeing multiple projects and teams while serving as a trusted advisor to public agency clients.

ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for large-scale and complex civic projects from programming through construction administration

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with firm standards for quality, schedule, and profitability

Establish and manage project execution plans, staffing strategies, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation approaches

Lead QA/QC processes and ensure consistency across project documentation and delivery

Serve as primary point of contact for public-sector clients including cities, counties, state agencies, and institutional partners

Build and maintain long-term client relationships founded on trust, transparency, and design excellence

Lead public meetings, agency presentations, and stakeholder engagement processes

Navigate entitlement, regulatory, and approval processes including DSA, OSFM, and other California authorities as applicable

Champion design quality that reflects civic identity, functionality, sustainability, and long-term stewardship

Provide high-level oversight of technical solutions, code compliance, constructability, and systems coordination

Guide consultant teams and ensure integrated delivery across disciplines

Support innovation in delivery methods, digital tools, and sustainable design strategies

Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and project architects

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture aligned with firm values

Support performance reviews, career development planning, and staffing decisions

Serve as a role model for professional practice, leadership, and client service

Contribute to the strategic growth of the civic practice in California

Participate in pursuit strategy, proposals, interviews, and client relationship development

Support fee negotiations, contract development, and resource planning

Leverage market knowledge and client insight to identify new opportunities and partnerships

Qualification

Licensed Architect in CaliforniaCalifornia Building Code knowledgeProject management leadershipClient management skillsTeam managementCommunicationLeadership skills