Design Project Manager
About The Position
At RQ Construction, our Carlsbad, California team is looking for a licensed Architect to fill the Design Project Manager role within our Architecture department, supporting military Design-Build projects. In this role, you will contribute to multiple active projects while providing coordination and oversight across several disciplines, including fire protection and life safety, civil engineering, landscape architecture, structural systems, interior design, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical systems, and telecommunications/audio-visual/security. You will collaborate closely with engineers and fellow architects to ensure strong client representation and project delivery from start to finish. This position requires serving as a technical leader within the design group, bringing deep expertise in architectural design, construction documentation, building codes, and coordination across varied project types, ideally including Department of Defense (DoD) work. This role is based out of our Carlsbad, CA office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (required)
- Licensed/Registered Architect (required)
- Minimum of 10 years' experience preparing construction documents for projects ranging from $30M to $150M
- Solid knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and low-voltage systems
- Advanced understanding of architectural detailing and technical design
- Proficiency in Revit
- Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, construction practices and methodologies
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational capabilities
- Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and applicable codes
- Revit, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Bluebeam, SpecsIntact, and Microsoft Office
- Provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
- Successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).
Nice To Haves
- NCARB certification (preferred)
- Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) projects (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Contribute to multiple active projects.
- Provide coordination and oversight across several disciplines, including fire protection and life safety, civil engineering, landscape architecture, structural systems, interior design, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical systems, and telecommunications/audio-visual/security.
- Collaborate closely with engineers and fellow architects to ensure strong client representation and project delivery from start to finish.
- Serve as a technical leader within the design group.
- Lead projects from schematic design through construction documentation.
- Implement code, construction practices and methodologies.
- Travel approximately 20-30% as needed.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule: In-office Monday through Wednesday, with optional remote work on Thursdays and Fridays
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with competitive employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
