Architectural Project Manager

Confidential Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in downtown Austin seeks a Project Manager to own multiple architectural projects, lead small teams, and deliver excellent client experiences.

You will guide design components, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor junior architects while ensuring code compliance and contract documents. This role offers meaningful local impact within a collaborative studio.

Qualifications

• Requires a professional degree in architecture and at least 10 years of architectural experience.
• Architectural licensure is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and strong documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings and build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Evaluate project fees, define scopes of work, and develop realistic schedules.
• Manage project budgets, deadlines, resources, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Oversee architectural documentation and assign team tasks.

Skills

Revit

Client management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Project leadership

Communication

Teaching

Problem solving

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Architectural licensure preferred

Tools

SketchUp

Lumion

Enscape

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will own the success of multiple architecture projects while leading small teams and delivering an excellent client experience. Responsibilities include:

• Lead client meetings and build productive relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate project fees, define scopes of work, and develop realistic schedules.
• Manage project budgets, deadlines, resources, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Oversee architectural documentation while prioritizing and assigning team tasks.
• Guide project teams as they develop design components, technical details, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with consultants and resolve design or technical issues.
• Mentor teams of one to two junior architects and support their professional development.
• Participate in business-development interviews and prepare proposal responses.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, building systems, and contractual requirements.
• Communicate each design's intent through accurate, coordinated contract documents.

Required Qualifications

The successful Project Manager candidate will bring:

• A professional degree in architecture
• At least 10 years of relevant architectural experience
• A strong technical background in architectural design and documentation
• Experience directing teams of one to two junior architects
• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• Deep knowledge of code analysis, building systems, consultant coordination, and contract documents
• Strong client-management, scheduling, budgeting, and project-leadership skills
• Excellent communication, teaching, and problem-solving abilities
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and adaptable approach

Architectural licensure is preferred. Experience with SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is a strong advantage.

You will join a close-knit team where every member can influence project outcomes. The studio values diversity, knowledge sharing, accountability, creativity, and mutual support. Team members are quick to help one another, enthusiastic about teaching and learning, and focused when deadlines demand it.

The practice engages clients throughout the design process to create thoughtful solutions aligned with their needs, goals, budgets, and intended experience. Its approach balances innovation with sound architectural principles and strong technical execution.

Based in downtown Austin, this position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful local work, support community volunteer initiatives, and advance your career across a varied project portfolio.

The annual salary for this opportunity is $115,000-$125,000. Qualified architecture professionals seeking a Project Manager position in Austin are encouraged to apply.