Design Project Manager

Since 1996, RQC, LLC has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design‑Build economy. Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA with regional offices and project locations nationwide, including a growing Jacksonville, FL office, we are a full‑service Design‑Build company that offers management of projects throughout the United States and the Caribbean.

We are seeking a Design Project Manager to join our established Architecture Department within an integrated Design/Build (DB) construction company that focuses on military construction projects. The role requires experience in Project Management leading multi‑discipline project teams, coordination and collaboration across disciplines, proficiency with building codes, participation in 3D model development in Revit, and the ability to write and edit specifications (Specs Intact preferred).

The Design Project Manager must lead design charrettes, government design meetings, and project team meetings while providing mentorship to assigned team members.

This position will be based out of our Jacksonville, FL office.

• A Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree is the minimum formal education required.
• US Architectural License required for the Design Project Manager role.
• Twenty (20) or more years of experience in facility design, programming, and construction documentation, with five (5) or more years in commercial design project/team management managing multiple projects of a minimum $50 M value and 60 k sq. ft. (up to $100 M value preferred).
• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) is preferred.
• Experience with OSHPD a plus.
• Software proficiencies: Revit, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator, Bluebeam, Specs Intact (preferred), and Microsoft Office.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.) required.

The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000 per year.

• Hybrid work schedule:
  Monday–Wednesday in the office and optional work‑from‑home days on Thursday and Friday.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with competitive employer matching.
• Paid Time Off:
  Generous vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Professional Development:
  Reimbursement for continuing education related to license renewal and licensure support.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Information Technology

• Construction

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire, and successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check for access to a military base (if applicable).