Architectural Senior Project Manager

Habitec Architecture And Planning•San Jose, CA

64d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Habitec Architecture and Interior Design is a top Silicon Valley firm with over 50 years of award-winning project experience, delivering commercial architecture and interior design across various sectors. We are expanding into large-scale ground-up development and are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead master planning and shell & core projects. This role is crucial for shaping the built environment and involves owning the entire project lifecycle, from initial analysis and planning through to construction documents and administration. The ideal candidate will excel at both strategic urban-scale thinking and technical building delivery, working collaboratively with developers, agencies, consultants, and the internal team to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high standards.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Revit in ACC / Forma Cloud Environment
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
Experience with Bluebeam
Experience with Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Leads site analysis, programming, and master planning studies for multi-building campuses, mixed-use developments, and phased commercial sites.
Develops land use plans, site organization concepts, circulation frameworks, and open space strategies in collaboration with clients and civil engineers.
Coordinates zoning analysis, general plan compliance, and site entitlement strategies; guides clients through municipal approval processes.
Prepares and presents master plan documents, phasing plans, and design guidelines to city planning departments, community groups, and client stakeholders.
Manages planning-phase consultant teams including civil, landscape, traffic, and environmental engineers.
Tracks project approvals through EIR, CEQA, design review, and conditional use permit processes.
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.
Serves as the primary point of contact for clients, developers, and public agencies throughout all project phases.
Authors project proposals, negotiates contracts, and manages project budgets and fee forecasting.
Develops and maintains project schedules across planning, entitlement, design, documentation, permitting, and construction phases.
Identifies scope changes and coordinates contract modifications with clients in a timely manner.
Mentors Job Captains, Designers, and Drafters assigned to master planning and shell & core projects; reviews production for quality and code compliance.
Contributes to business development by cultivating developer and institutional client relationships and supporting proposal efforts.