Architecture - Senior Project Manager
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Job summary
Greenberg Farrow seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value architectural projects and manage project portfolios. You will supervise Project Managers, drive budgets, schedules, and client strategy, and ensure design excellence and profitability.
Lead multi-project delivery, coordinate with engineers and consultants, and mentor staff while advancing firm growth and client satisfaction in a dynamic studio environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership managing complex architectural projects and teams.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects and Project Managers simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to make sound decisions with limited supervision.
- Strong mentorship and team development skills.
- Advanced project financial management and forecasting skills.
- Strong understanding of project profitability and performance metrics.
- Experience managing large project budgets and contracts.
- Ability to negotiate fees, scope, and contracts.
- Expert knowledge of architectural design, documentation, and construction processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of building codes, zoning, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level management of large, complex, and high-value architectural projects.
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects and Project Managers within a studio or market sector.
- Establish project delivery strategies, staffing plans, and execution frameworks.
- Ensure projects meet client objectives, firm standards, schedules, and financial targets.
- Provide leadership during all project phases, including design through closeout.
- Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Serve as escalation point for project challenges, client issues, and technical conflicts.
- Lead contract negotiations with clients and consultants.
- Oversee coordination with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure QA/QC and technical coordination across projects.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers and architectural staff.
- Support business development and client engagement.
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Job description
Job Title:Senior Project Manager
Department:Architecture
Reports to:Managing Director/Studio Director
FLSA Status:Exempt
The Senior Project Manager serves as a senior role within the Studio and is responsible for the oversight, execution, and financial performance of architectural projects and major client accounts. This role provides high-level project leadership while also overseeing multiple concurrent projects, managing Project Managers, and contributing to the office operational, financial, and business development objectives.
The Senior Project Manager is accountable not only for individual project success, but also for performance, client satisfaction, risk mitigation, and staff development. This position plays a critical role in maintaining design excellence, technical quality, and profitability while strengthening client relationships and supporting firm growth.
The Senior Project Manager works independently with minimal supervision and exercises significant judgment in managing project scope, contracts, financial performance, and client strategy.
The Senior Project Manager provides supervision and mentorship to architectural project staff assigned to projects.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide executive-level management of large, complex, and high-value architectural projects
Oversee multiple concurrent projects and Project Managers within a studio or market sector
Establish project delivery strategies, staffing plans, and execution frameworks
Ensure projects meet client objectives, firm standards, schedules, and financial targets
Provide leadership during all project phases, including, pre-design, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding and negotiation, construction administration, and project closeout
Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
Serve as escalation point for project challenges, client issues, and technical conflicts
Assume full financial accountability for assigned projects and project portfolios
Develop and oversee project budgets, staffing plans, and fee allocations
Monitor project profitability, labor utilization, and revenue performance
Review and approve project billing, invoices, and fee projections
Manage project financial forecasting and revenue planning
Identify scope changes and lead negotiations for additional services
Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections as needed
Ensure projects meet or exceed firm profitability targets
Serve as senior point of contact for key clients and strategic accounts
Build and maintain long-term client relationships and trust
Lead high-level client meetings, presentations, and project reviews
Provide strategic guidance aligned with client business goals
Manage client expectations, scope, and project performance
Resolve complex client issues and conflicts
Identify opportunities for repeat business and expanded services
Participate in or lead contract negotiations with clients and consultants
Review and manage project contracts to ensure alignment with firm risk standards
Monitor scope, liability exposure, and contractual compliance
Ensure adherence to contractual deliverables, timelines, and obligations
Coordinate with firm leadership on contract strategy and risk management
Provide senior-level design and technical leadership across projects
Ensure design integrity, quality, and alignment with project goals
Oversee production of construction documents for technical accuracy and completeness
Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning ordinances, accessibility requirements, and regulatory standards
Lead quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes
Ensure constructability, coordination, and technical excellence
Oversee coordination and management of consultants, including, structural engineers, MEP engineers, civil engineers, landscape architects, interior designers, and specialty consultants
Ensure consultant integration with architectural design and documentation
Resolve coordination conflicts and technical challenges
Provide executive oversight of construction administration activities
Review complex submittals, RFIs, and change orders
Participate in critical site visits and construction meetings
Assist in resolving construction issues and disputes
Ensure construction aligns with design intent and contract documents
Mentor and develop Project Managers and architectural staff
Provide guidance in project leadership, financial management, and client relations
Support leadership development and succession planning
Promote collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
Assist studio leadership in building strong, effective project teams
Assist Managing Directors in staffing and resource planning
Balance workload across teams to ensure efficiency and productivity
Support studio operational planning and performance monitoring
Support business development efforts, including, proposal development, client interviews and presentations, and strategic client engagement
Identify opportunities for new work and expanded services
Support firm growth and market sector development
Participate in industry events and professional engagement
Demonstrated leadership managing complex architectural projects and teams
Ability to oversee multiple projects and Project Managers simultaneously
Strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to make sound decisions with limited supervision
Strong mentorship and team development skills
Advanced project financial management and forecasting skills
Strong understanding of project profitability and performance metrics
Experience managing large project budgets and contracts
Ability to negotiate fees, scope, and contracts
Expert knowledge of architectural design, documentation, and construction processes
Comprehensive knowledge of building codes, zoning, and regulatory requirements
Advanced understanding of building systems and construction methods
Ability to oversee QA/QC and technical coordination
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation and client engagement abilities
Ability to lead high-level client discussions and negotiations
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office Suite, Project management software (Vantagepoint, Deltek, or similar), BIM coordination tools, and Adobe Creative Suite
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
Registered Architect licensure strongly preferred
Minimum of 15-20 years of architectural experience
Minimum of 5-20 years in a Project Manager role
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex architectural projects
Proven experience managing multiple projects and mentoring Project Managers
Join a team where you can contribute and grow your career without limits. At GF, you'll help build community through meaningful work while shaping your professional growth and career path. Our team brings together diverse talents and backgrounds, creating an environment where you can explore fresh ideas, navigate new challenges, and adapt as your career and goals evolve. From our 4½-day workweek and comprehensive benefits to intentional mentorship and career development, GF provides an environment where growth, balance, and job satisfaction go hand in hand.
We are passionate about supporting your career progression and professional growth. GF maintains a career progression framework that illustrates typical advancement in both title and responsibility. During the annual performance review process, and at other appropriate times, we will discuss the skills, experience, and competencies that may be demonstrated to achieve the next level position.
Career progression is not prescriptive. Advancement is based on a combination of demonstrated capability, technical and interpersonal skills, experience, initiative, attitude, performance, and overall contribution to the firm. We encourage open, direct, and ongoing conversations with your manager regarding your career goals and professional development.
We also recognize that not every employee aspires to continued upward advancement. If you are content in your current role, we are committed to supporting your growth through expanded responsibilities, new challenges, and horizontal development opportunities that allow you to remain engaged, challenged, and professionally fulfilled while maintaining your current level.
We prioritize the well-being of our team members through comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a generous Firm contribution to health savings accounts. Other programs that further emphasizes our dedication to the holistic health of our employees include: voluntary short- and long-term disability; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits; monthly wellness reimbursements; telehealth benefits; mental health counseling; employee assistance programs; Medicare transition services; and financial wellness benefits.
Dedication to continued learning is ingrained in our culture. Our tuition reimbursement program empowers employees to pursue continuous learning, enhancing their education and skill sets to excel in their careers. Mentorship opportunities and benefits such as paid membership to a professional organization and opportunities for selection into our Next Generation Leadership Training or Associates and Directors Program further supports the growth and development of our team.
As an ESOP company, GF takes pride in offering every team member a stake in our success. Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, our employees benefit from shared company prosperity, creating a culture of shared goals and achievements. You fund your 401(k) through paycheck deferrals, and GF matches your deferrals into the ESOP with shares of company stock.
We understand the importance of Work-Life Balance. Our commitment to flexible work schedules, paid time off, paid holidays, half-day Fridays, and paid parental leave allows our team members to achieve professional success while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, partnership status, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Where required by applicable law, the pay range for this position is provided in the job posting. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, education, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and or benefits in accordance with applicable plans and policies.
Employees paid on a bi-weekly basis, consisting of 26 pay periods annually, and is issued in arrears. Direct deposit is available.
Employment with GF is at will, which means that either the employee or GF may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description or posting creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will nature of employment.
Work may be performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations, and or on active construction or project sites. Work environments may include exposure to weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction equipment, and other site-related conditions.
This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform essential job functions. These may include sitting or standing for extended periods; walking on uneven surfaces; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling light to moderate amounts of weight; operating office and field equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination; communicating verbally and in writing; visual acuity within normal range with or without correction; and hearing within normal range with or without correction. This position may require physical mobility on and around active construction sites before and after installation of infrastructure and site improvements.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to perform essential job functions, please notify us. Reasonable accommodations may include modifications to the application process, work procedures, equipment, or work environment, in accordance with applicable law.
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference check, and or drug screening, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance and ban-the-box requirements.
Employees are required to comply with all Company and client on-site safety policies and procedures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working on construction or project sites.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. GF participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.
We are committed to maintaining a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and inappropriate conduct. All employees are expected to uphold these standards and will attend annual harassment prevention training.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications and may be modified at any time to meet business needs.
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