Architectural Project Manager — Lead Design & Delivery

DLR Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Manager to lead one or more design projects from inception through completion. You will supervise project teams, coordinate with consultants, manage schedules, budgets, and fees, and ensure quality and design excellence across the lifecycle.

As an employee-owned firm, DLR Group offers ownership opportunities and a collaborative culture. The role emphasizes client communication, risk management, and delivering measurable project outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 3 years as a project manager.
• Professional licensure preferred, but not required.
• High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software.
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, tools and sustainable design principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication; multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support business development by participating in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes.
• Assist in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing agreements with clients and consultants.
• Ensure input and updates of client and project information into project management systems.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with schedules, milestones, and staffing.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, vendors, and consultants to meet scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Monitor milestones and submittals to ensure quality standards.
• Communicate project status reports and propose adjustments for client-directed changes.
• Provide leadership and contribute to recruitment of project team members.
• Establish clear client communication to ensure progress and timely decisions.
• Collaborate with design leaders to integrate design expertise across project phases.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Graphic communication

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design

Tools

A/E/I/P software

Job description

DLR Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Manager to lead one or more design projects from inception through completion. You will supervise project teams, coordinate with consultants, manage schedules, budgets, and fees, and ensure quality and design excellence across the lifecycle.

As an employee-owned firm, DLR Group offers ownership opportunities and a collaborative culture. The role emphasizes client communication, risk management, and delivering measurable project outcomes in a