Architectural Project Manager

Gilder Search Group; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Franchise hospitality focus

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is helping a well‑established architecture and design firm recruit an Architectural Project Manager to lead restaurant and hospitality projects, including franchises, from Chicago.

You will manage design development through construction documents, coordinate project teams, monitor budgets and schedules, maintain client relationships, and liaise with authorities to ensure quality and on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of North American architectural experience with project management.
• Association registration is an asset; PMP is a plus.
• Experience with mid to large franchise projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development through construction documents and construction period services.
• Coordinate project teams, conduct site visits, and manage client relationships.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and scope changes; liaise with authorities.
• Review deliverables for quality and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget tracking

Quality control

Team coordination

Education

Registration with an association

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Architectural Project Manager
Restaurants / Hospitality Projects - Franchise

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Hybrid / Remote Work Model

Intermediate or Senior
Salary: $80k - 125k depending on experience

Other titles: Architect, Intermediate Project Manager, Intern Architect, Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, PM, Senior Project Manager, Architectural Project Manager, Project Lead

THE COMPANY

Our client, a well established Architecture and Design firm, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to manage and coordinate projects and project teams from Michigan. This firm emphasize a collaborative and progressive work culture and do a lot of work in the restaurant and hospitality sector.

THE JOB

As a Project Manager, at either an advanced intermediate or senior level, you will oversee project phases through design development, construction documents preparation, and construction period services. The successful candidate will work with project coordination, site visits, project financials, manage client relationships, team communication and liaise with municipal authorities, and you will be responsible for reviewing work, quality control and ensuring projects are delivered to set budget and timelines. Ultimately, you will oversee the successful execution of restaurant and hospitality projects, in collaboration with the senior partners and architects in the firm.

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in the North American Architectural Industry, with at least 2.5+ years working with project management
• Registration with an association is an asset
• Multi-disciplinary experience with a variety of mid to large sized project work experience required. Some franchise work like Starbucks or similar would be strongly preferred
• Ability to develop a detailed work plan for all architectural and engineering disciplines, allocate hours to the work plan, and monitor project progress
• PMP Designation an asset
• Good knowledge of the Building code
• Maintain a good understanding of the project scope and when changes to the scope occur, negotiate solutions to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations
• Ability to coordinate architects and engineers in the quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables, specifically the construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD are preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in building technology including wood frame, steel and concrete construction
• Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

• Excellent work culture with a focus on work life balance
• Remote work model - or hybrid
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• 4 or weeks of personal time/vacation
• Excellent and supportive leadership team