Riverside | Carlsbad | Sacramento | Onsite
This is a true ownership role—you’ll lead projects end-to-end while managing clients, teams, and complex approval processes on large-scale public-sector work.
If you enjoy being in front of clients while guiding internal teams to deliver successful projects, this is a strong next step.
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Lead projects through all phases (SD CD CA)
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Serve as the primary client contact
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Manage budgets, schedules, and staffing plans
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Coordinate architects, consultants, and contractors
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Navigate agency approvals and permitting processes
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Oversee production of design documents and deliverables
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Identify risks and proactively solve project challenges
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Experience managing architectural projects end-to-end
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Strong client-facing communication skills
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Background in public-sector, education, or healthcare projects
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Experience coordinating with governing agencies / approvals
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Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and teams
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Architectural license (or pursuing)
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Experience with large, multi-discipline project teams
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Exposure to complex regulatory environments
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Lead high-visibility education + healthcare projects
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Step into a true leadership position with autonomy
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Manage both clients + internal teams
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Strong project backlog = consistent pipeline of work
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Opportunity to grow into Senior PM / leadership roles
Best fit for:
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Architectural Project Managers
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Senior Project Architects ready to transition
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Candidates already working on large public-sector projects
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Carlsbad, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
the standard corporate benefits package includes: Health & Wellness * 100% Paid Premiums: The firm pays 100% of the monthly insurance premiums for employee Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. * Life Insurance: Provided at no cost to all employees. (1, 2) * Financial & Retirement * 401(k) Match: Features a matching program of 16% on the first 6% of employee contributions. * Profit Sharing: Additional financial allocations are distributed via the firm's 401(k) Profit Sharing Trust. * Paid Parking: Fully covered commuting perks at their regional offices. (1, 2, 3) * ️ Time Off * Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 3 weeks (15 days) of PTO per calendar year. * Paid Holidays: 8 designated company holidays are observed annually. (1) * Professional Development & Education * ARE Exam Reimbursement: Financial coverage and reimbursement for passing components of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). * AIA Continuing Education: Weekly lunch-and-learn sessions are hosted onsite to help team members easily maintain their AIA hours. * Career Mentorship: Dedicated support tracking via the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architectural Experience Program (AXP/IDP). * The XPLORE Program: A firm-specific initiative focusing on internal skill-building and software growth workshops. (1, 2) * (1) (https://ruhnauclarke.com)(https://ruhnauclarke.com/careers/)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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