Architectural Project Manager

Architectural Project Manager

We are currently seeking a high caliber Architectural Project Manager for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in Davis, CA.

Our client is seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager with 5–8 years of experience leading projects in K-12 educational facilities (DSA) and/or Multi‑Family Housing. This role focuses on managing projects from early planning through construction administration, serving as a key liaison between clients, consultants, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with California code requirements, jurisdictional approvals (DSA and entitlements), consultant coordination, and Revit‑based documentation workflows, along with proven leadership in project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

This role serves as a key liaison between clients, consultants, and internal teams from concept through construction administration.

• Manage projects from programming/schematic design through construction administration
• Coordinate directly with school districts, developers, planning departments, and stakeholders
• Lead DSA submissions, back-check responses, and approval coordination (K-12 projects)
• Coordinate entitlement and jurisdictional approvals (Multi‑Family projects)
• Direct internal teams and oversee multi‑disciplinary consultant coordination (structural, MEP, civil, landscape, etc.)
• Monitor project schedules, scope alignment, and fee performance
• Ensure compliance with California Building Code (CBC), Title 24, and accessibility requirements
• Support modernization, phased construction, and occupied campus strategies (K-12)
• Support site planning, zoning, and design review processes (Multi‑Family)
• Facilitate client meetings, board presentations, and public agency coordination
• Participate in construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and site visits
• Support bidding processes and contractor coordination
  
  Assist Principals with staffing strategies, workload planning, and milestone tracking
• Mentor Job Captains, junior staff, and emerging professionals

• 5–8 years of architectural experience with project management responsibility
• Experience in K-12 (DSA) and/or Multi‑Family Housing projects in California
• Working knowledge of DSA processes and/or entitlement and jurisdictional approvals
• Strong understanding of California Building Code, accessibility requirements, and Title 24
• Proficiency in Revit
• Experience coordinating consultant teams and stakeholder groups
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Employment Type: Direct/Permanent

Location of Position: Davis, CA

Location Type: Office, Project Site (on occasion)

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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