Architect/Project Manager

Architecture Houston; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture Houston is seeking an experienced architect to coordinate design development, production, and construction administration for multiple projects in the Bellaire, TX area.

The role requires 8+ years of professional experience and a professional architecture degree. Licensure is preferred but not required, and the candidate should be capable of leading a project team or acting as a one-person studio. Strong leadership and client-facing abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (required); licensure preferred but not required.
• Experience coordinating architecture projects from design to construction.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules and maintain client satisfaction.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects for studio team and ensure timely, within-budget deliverables.
• Lead project teams and mentor staff.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Serve as primary client liaison to align scope and satisfaction.
• QA/QC drawings and tenant coordination during construction.
• Review proposals and supervise team members.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (required)

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Microsoft Office Suite

Newforma

Bluebeam

Job description

Eight or more years of professional experience, professional degree in architecture from an accredited program, licensure preferred but not required.

This individual will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of architecture projects, including design development, production and construction administration. Lead in the development and maintenance of project budgets and schedules. Ensure client satisfaction and solicit work with new and repeat clients. Candidate should be self-motivated, with the ability to function as a one-person team or lead a multiple projects team.

Prepares strategic plans for project success. Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfaction. Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments. Estimates fees, determines scope of work.

Daily Job Duties:

• Coordinating projects and tasks for studio team.
• Managing project team for accurate, timely and within budget deliverables.
• Establishing and maintaining project schedules.
• Setting goals with client and consultants on a per project basis.
• Site observation of project during construction phase.
• Coordination with tenants.
• QA/QC drawings.
• Tenant reviews.
• Mentor and train staff.
• Employee reviews for team.
• Interviewing potential team members.
• Reviewing and drafting proposals.
• Supervision and functional supervision of team members and other studio team members.

Skills Needed:

• Bachelor of Architecture (required)
• Microsoft Projects
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Newforma
• Bluebeam
• Problem solving
• Organization skills
• Strong leadership skills