Senior Project Manager – Architecture
Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead architectural projects from concept through construction while building trusted client relationships and driving business success. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a commitment to design excellence.
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Build and maintain client trust through responsiveness, clear communication, and delivery on commitments
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Represent PM Design with professionalism, integrity, and adherence to the company’s values, ethics, and standards
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Lead projects with a structured, organized, and results‐driven approach
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Manage project schedules with realistic milestones and proactive reporting
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Ensure project profitability
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Meet or exceed QA/QC quality standards, reducing project risk
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Support business development efforts, including pursuing new work and expanding services with existing clients
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Lead, mentor, and develop project teams through feedback, training, and recognition
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Continuously expand technical and leadership knowledge through professional development
Core Competencies
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Construction methodology and documentation
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National, state, and local building codes (including accessibility)
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Proposal development, change orders, and scope management
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Project financial management, invoicing, and forecasting
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Risk identification and mitigation
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Staff training, mentoring, and delegation
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Project scheduling and resource planning
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Business development and client relationship management
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
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Serve as the primary client contact, defining scope, objectives, and expectations
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Lead proposal development, including scope, fees, QA/QC, and client presentations
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Develop and manage detailed project schedules and deliverables
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Lead project kick‐off meetings and coordinate internal and external teams
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Oversee design development, entitlement, permitting, and approvals
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Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource forecasts, taking corrective action as needed
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Ensure compliance with PMDI standards, CAD requirements, and documentation protocols
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Review construction documents and consultant coordination
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Guide teams through building code compliance, specifications, and life‐safety requirements
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Oversee QA/QC reviews and ensure resolution of all comments
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Lead construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and punch lists
Client & Team Engagement
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Maintain proactive, professional client communication
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Lead or participate in project and company meetings
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Mentor team members and support career growth
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Act as a technical and professional resource for PM Design staff
Business Development
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Support marketing and business development initiatives
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Expand relationships with existing clients and identify new opportunities
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Represent PM Design Inc. as a trusted industry partner
Requirements
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Architectural Degree, License preferred but not required
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7-10 years of experience as a Senior Architectural Professional
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Proficient and knowledgeable in REVIT and AutoCAD
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Commercial , retail , restaurant , grocery store experience preferred
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Team management experience required ( Coaching, mentoring and training)
About Us
At PM Design, we believe great projects start with great people!
PM Design Inc is a Nationwide A/E firm with 14 offices, 160+ professionals, and industry‐leading retail, commercial and restaurant clients. Competitive pay, strong benefits, and a people‐first culture.
We’re a collaborative, client‐focused architecture and engineering firm that values partnership, innovation, and accountability. Our teams work together across disciplines and regions to deliver thoughtful, high‐quality design solutions nationwide—while supporting professional growth and a positive, inclusive workplace.
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
