Project Manager-Architecture

Dewberry is a mission-driven architecture firm committed to delivering community-centered civic environments by activating deep subject matter expertise, design excellence, and technical rigor. Our portfolio includes municipal facilities, justice and public safety centers, libraries, cultural institutions, and higher-education projects.

We are seeking an experienced Architecture Project Manager with a passion for civic projects and a proven track record of delivering complex public sector work. The ideal candidate combines strong design sensibilities with exceptional project leadership, client engagement, and technical coordination. This role leads project teams from conceptual design through construction administration, ensuring quality, schedule and budget adherence, and alignment with client objectives.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate!

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. the growth and development of the offic

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead project teams through all phases: Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary internal and external consultants (structural, MEP/FP, civil, landscape, sustainability).
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality control processes.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as primary client liaison for civic clients including city/county agencies, state entities, and public institutions.
• Facilitate effective communication among client representatives, stakeholders, and internal design teams.
• Support public meetings, presentations, and design workshops with clarity, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Design & Technical Excellence

• Champion design excellence that responds to civic identity, functional performance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability goals.
• Provide guidance on code analysis, accessibility standards, structural and systems integration, and material selection appropriate to public facilities.
• Oversee preparation and QA/QC review of drawings, specifications, and submittals.

Team Development & Mentorship

• Mentor junior staff in project skills, professional practice, documentation standards, and design thinking.
• Foster a collaborative office culture that values professional development.
• Support recruitment, professional development, and performance feedback processes.

Business Development Support

• Participate in pursuit teams, proposal development, client interviews, and strategic planning.
• Cultivate client relationships and contribute to long-range practice growth in the civic sector.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Interior Designer in California.
• 8+ years of professional experience in architecture with demonstrable leadership on civic or public-sector projects
• Strong command of California codes and public building standards (CBC, ADA, DSA familiarity preferred)
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex project logistics
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite; understanding of BIM processes

The projected range for this position is $120,000-$160,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.