Architect - Sr. Project Architect / Sr. Project Manager

DRG Architects; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship and professional growth

Leadership development paths

Landmark public-sector projects

Job summary

DRG Architects, in Harrisburg, PA, seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead high-profile public-sector initiatives with the PA DGS. The role requires guiding multidisciplinary teams from planning through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality alignment.

The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of architectural or related PM experience, extensive public-sector project knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills. In-person, senior-level opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of architectural, engineering, construction, or related PM experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex public-sector projects from planning through closeout.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact and PM lead for civic and public-sector projects in the region.
• Manage projects from planning through design, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, budgets, and milestones.

Skills

Public-sector PM

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Problem-solving

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Vitetta, a DRG Architects company (Vitetta), is a respected architectural practice known for shaping thoughtful, resilient, and community-centered spaces across the public sector. With a growing portfolio of civic, institutional, and public-sector architecture, we are committed to design excellence and meaningful impact. As we expand our practice, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager with specialized expertise working with the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) to join our team. This is an in-person position based in our Harrisburg, PA office.

Position Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to manage high-profile public-sector projects that serve agencies and communities throughout the region. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of architectural or related project management experience and a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams from project initiation through construction and closeout. Extensive experience managing projects for DGS is highly preferred.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal project teams. This individual will be responsible for maintaining project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements while ensuring clear communication and successful delivery throughout all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and project management lead for civic, institutional, and public-sector projects across the region.
• Manage projects from initial planning and programming through design, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, staffing requirements, budgets, and deliverable milestones.
• Coordinate the efforts of architects, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, government agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead client meetings, consultant coordination meetings, project reviews, and internal team discussions.
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of project documentation, submissions, reviews, approvals, and administrative requirements.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, accessibility standards, agency requirements, contractual obligations, and DGS procedures.
• Manage project financial performance, including fee utilization, consultant agreements, invoicing, additional services, and project forecasting.
• Provide oversight during bidding and construction, supporting issue resolution, field coordination, change management, and project closeout.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients, firm leadership, consultants, and project team members.
• Mentor project staff and support the continued development of a collaborative and accountable studio culture.
• Contribute to workload planning, staffing decisions, quality management, and strategic initiatives alongside firm leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of architectural, engineering, construction, or related project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex public-sector, civic, or institutional projects from planning through construction and closeout.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, multidisciplinary teams, and client expectations.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, construction documentation, building systems, and construction administration.
• Familiarity with public procurement requirements and multiple project delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project management or scheduling software.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, including familiarity with DGS project procedures, documentation, reviews, approvals, invoicing, and construction administration requirements.
• Experience working with state agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, or other public-sector clients.
• Specification writing
• Professional architectural or engineering licensure. Pennsylvania licensure is preferred.
• Experience preparing and administering consultant agreements, project work plans, schedules, budgets, and fee projections.
• LEED accreditation and working knowledge of sustainable design practices.
• NCARB certification or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Experience mentoring project teams and supporting firmwide project management standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• The opportunity to manage landmark public-sector projects that contribute to community well-being.
• A supportive, inclusive work environment focused on mentorship and professional growth.
• Clear pathways for leadership development and long-term career advancement.

Note: This is a senior-level position requiring a minimum of 15 years of relevant architectural or project management experience. Candidates who do not meet the minimum experience requirement are respectfully asked not to apply.

We appreciate your interest in Vitetta and DRG Architects. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

DRG Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.