Architectural Senior Project Manager

We deliver commercial architecture and interior design across corporate office, retail, restaurant, industrial, and medical sectors — serving local startups through Fortune 500 and Top 10 technology companies. We are expanding our practice in large-scale ground-up development and are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead master planning and shell & core projects that shape the built environment of Silicon Valley and beyond. 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. 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 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