Senior Project Manager-Architecture

Dewberry•Sacramento, CA

5d•$120,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic leadership for complex civic and public-sector architecture projects across California. The role oversees multiple projects and teams, guides design and technical excellence, serves as a trusted advisor to public agency clients, mentors staff, and supports the growth of the firm’s civic practice. The position leads projects from programming through construction administration, overseeing execution plans, staffing, budgets, schedules, risk mitigation, and quality assurance. It serves as the primary client contact for public agencies and institutional partners, leading public meetings and stakeholder engagement and navigating California approval processes. The role also champions design quality, sustainability, code compliance, constructability, and integrated consultant coordination, while supporting innovation in delivery methods and digital tools. The Senior Project Manager leads and develops project managers and project architects, contributes to pursuit strategy and business development, and supports fee negotiations, contract development, and resource planning. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. The projected annual salary range is $120,000–$190,000, and Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check are required.

Requirements

California-licensed Architect.
At least 15 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a project management leadership role.
Demonstrated experience leading complex civic and public-sector projects.
Deep knowledge of the California Building Code, ADA, and public agency approval processes.
Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, schedules, and consultant coordination at a senior level.
Excellent leadership, communication, and client-management skills.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Nice To Haves

DSA experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for large-scale and complex civic projects from programming through construction administration.
Oversee multiple projects, ensuring alignment with firm standards for quality, schedule, and profitability.
Establish and manage project execution plans, staffing strategies, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation approaches.
Lead QA/QC processes and ensure consistency across project documentation and delivery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for public-sector clients, including cities, counties, state agencies, and institutional partners.
Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
Lead public meetings, agency presentations, and stakeholder engagement processes.
Navigate entitlement, regulatory, and approval processes, including DSA, OSFM, and other California authorities as applicable.
Champion design quality reflecting civic identity, functionality, sustainability, and long-term stewardship.
Provide high-level oversight of technical solutions, code compliance, constructability, and systems coordination.
Guide consultant teams and ensure integrated delivery across disciplines.
Support innovation in delivery methods, digital tools, and sustainable design strategies.
Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and project architects.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture aligned with firm values.
Support performance reviews, career development planning, and staffing decisions.
Contribute to the strategic growth of the civic practice in California.
Participate in pursuit strategy, proposals, interviews, and client relationship development.
Support fee negotiations, contract development, and resource planning.
Use market knowledge and client insight to identify new opportunities and partnerships.