Architectural Project Manager

The Encompass Group; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encompass Group in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Architect to own commercial architectural projects from planning to completion. You will work directly with national clients and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes independent project management, leadership across teams, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers hybrid flexibility with one remote day per week and growth into senior project and client management.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of architectural project management experience.
• Independent management of projects from start to finish.
• Architectural background with coordination and leadership.
• Experience managing commercial or other non-residential projects.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated career progression and a stable professional history.
• Architecture license is not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from initial planning through construction completion.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, documentation, and overall project delivery.
• Coordinate multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Review project documentation and ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the process.
• Mentor junior architects and designers while helping develop the next generation of team members.
• Support national retail, commercial, and QSR rollout programs for established clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client-facing

Job description

A well-established architecture firm in the Cleveland area is looking for an experienced Project Manager / Architect to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of commercial architectural projects, work directly with established national clients, and play a key role in delivering large-scale retail and quick-service restaurant programs.

With a strong backlog of repeat business and long-standing client relationships, the firm offers the stability of a well-established organization while providing a clear path for professional growth and leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead architectural projects from initial planning through construction completion.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, documentation, and overall project delivery.
• Coordinate multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Review project documentation and ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the process.
• Mentor junior architects and designers while helping develop the next generation of team members.
• Support national retail, commercial, and QSR rollout programs for established clients.

What We're Looking For

• 3–7 years of architectural project management experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from start to finish.
• Professional architectural background with strong coordination and leadership skills.
• Experience managing commercial or other non-residential projects.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated career progression and a stable professional history.
• Architecture license is not required.

Why Join?

• Stable pipeline of repeat national projects
• Opportunity to work with established, recognizable commercial clients
• Clear path toward senior project and client management leadership
• Collaborative team of professionals
• Hybrid flexibility with one remote day per week
• Strong long‑term growth potential
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior professionals

If you're an architectural professional ready to take greater ownership of projects, work with established national clients, and grow into a larger leadership role, we'd love to connect with you.