Architecture Project Manager

Omni Design•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Omni Design is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Project Architect to lead multiple commercial, civic, and municipal projects simultaneously. This is a hands-on technical role where you will own projects from concept through construction administration, coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and governing agencies. You will be involved in the drawings, on job sites, and solving problems as part of a supportive team.

Requirements

B.Arch, M.Arch, or equivalent degree from a U.S. accredited architecture school.
Minimum 8 years of overall architectural office experience across all project phases.
Minimum 3 years in a Project Manager or Project Architect role with direct budget, schedule, and client responsibility.
Demonstrated experience in commercial, civic, municipal, or public agency project types.
Proficiency in AutoCAD — production-level construction documents.
Strong working knowledge of California Building Code, ADA, and Title 24.
Experience managing consultant teams through full project delivery.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be available to work in-office and visit project sites throughout San Luis Obispo County.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Design-Build Delivery and Public Clients (K-12, Federal, Municipal,..).
Active California Architect License or active pursuit of licensure (ARE progress).
Proficiency in Revit — production-level preferred; working knowledge considered.
Experience with DSA submittals or public agency plan check processes.
Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar PDF markup tools.

Responsibilities

Lead all project phases from schematic design through construction administration and closeout.
Produce and coordinate high-quality construction documents in AutoCAD (required) and Revit (preferred).
Perform QA/QC review of all project documents before submittal.
Own project budgets and schedules from kickoff through closeout — monitor, report, and course-correct proactively.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Coordinate engineers, consultants, and sub-consultants to ensure design intent carries through to construction.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and governing agencies.
Facilitate project approvals, permit processing, and plan check responses with local and state agencies.
Direct and mentor junior architects, designers, and drafters assigned to your projects.
Set clear expectations for deliverables, quality standards, and deadlines.