Position Summary The Design Project Manager is responsible for guiding residential projects from contract signing through permit-ready plan submission. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the design phase and coordinates all design-related activities to ensure projects move efficiently toward permitting. The Design Project Manager works closely with third-party design consultants, engineers, and internal team members to ensure architectural, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), and construction-related documents are complete, accurate, code-compliant, and aligned with client expectations before permit submission. Primary Responsibilities Serve as the primary client contact during the Pre-Construction phases. Manage project timelines from the point of contract execution through construction ready plans. Coordinate and oversee any and all 3rd party design firms Review all construction documents for completeness and accuracy to ensure the plans align with contract details. Verify that plan sets reflect client selections, project requirements, and agreed-upon design intent. Identify missing information, design conflicts, constructability concerns, and permitting issues before submission. Facilitate communication between clients, consultants, engineers, and internal staff. Track project milestones, deliverables, revisions, and deadlines. Ensure all required documents are assembled and ready for permit submission. Support responses to plan check corrections and coordinate design revisions when necessary. Maintain organized project records and documentation throughout the design process. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in residential architecture, residential design, drafting, construction documentation, or project management. Strong understanding of residential design, construction methods and permitting processes. Ability to read and interpret Architectural, Structural, Civil, and MEP plans. Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing project schedules. Excellent communication and client management skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify design inconsistencies or missing information. Experience with ADUs, residential additions, remodels, or new home construction preferred. Proficiency with construction and design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is preferred. Success Metrics Projects consistently move from contract to permit submission on schedule. Clients remain informed and satisfied throughout the design process. Plan sets are complete, coordinated, and permit-ready before submission. Design revisions and permit corrections are minimized through proactive review and coordination. Third-party consultants remain accountable to project schedules and deliverable quality standards.

Compensation:

$18-35 per hour

Full-Time Position Schedule:

40 hours per week Monday-Friday Typical office hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM PT (flexible upon further discussion) Two paid 10-15 minute breaks 30-minute lunch break

Benefits:

EDD Paid Family Leave (where applicable) Disability Insurance (where applicable) Paid Sick Time Off PTO according to company policy

Work Location & Contact:

1001 Enterprise Way, Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95678 office@gsadus.com (916) 909-2387 https://gsadus.com/

Timeline:

Hiring Date:

Ready to

Hire Pay:

$18.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): What discipline of residential design is your primary focus? (Architecture, MEP, Civil, Structural, other)

Experience:

residential design: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Roseville, CA 95678 (Required)

Work Location:

In person