Architecture Senior Project Manager

GRW Engineers, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) retirement program

Profit sharing through ESOP shares and bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Support for continuous learning and professional development

Job summary

GRW Engineers, Inc. in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Senior Project Manager with over 12 years of experience in managing architectural projects in a consulting environment. The role involves leading multi-discipline design teams, overseeing project budgets and schedules, and ensuring successful project delivery from proposal through construction administration. Candidates should possess a Professional Degree in Architecture, with design and communication skills strongly emphasized. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing architectural projects in a consulting environment.
• Architecture licensure in Kentucky or ability to register via reciprocity.
• Experience leading a multi-discipline design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from proposals to construction administration services.
• Develop project budgets and schedules, overseeing design and project coordination.

Skills

Project management

Architectural programming

Design skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Professional Degree in Architecture

LEED accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

Job description

Senior Project Manager

GRW seeks an Architectural Senior Project Manager to join us in the further development/growth of our evolving architectural and engineering firm at our Lexington, KY headquarters. We are looking for an individual eager to work on teams with other dedicated employees to complete the projects our clients need. Hiring the most qualified employees is important to us and the success of our company. We offer employees an opportunity to work in a professional environment where your skills are deeply valued and where you are encouraged and supported to develop professionally.

GRW offers a wide variety of services for our clients' building design projects. Our multi‑discipline personnel function as a cohesive design team to plan, design and deliver safe, innovative, modern facilities for our clients. GRW's teams have designed projects ranging from a few thousand square feet to campuses with gross building area over 600,000 ft². When you join GRW you'll be working for an award‑winning, full‑service A/E design consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years serving our regional, national, and occasionally international clients. Our objective is simple. We value our employees and take pride in providing you with the proper resources and tools to help achieve professional excellence.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will work closely with our architectural staff as well as mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural colleagues on a variety of project types. Primary tasks will include project management skills from proposal to design to construction administration services. As a PM you will lead as the team's client contact, develop project budgets, schedules, oversee design, and overall project coordination.

Qualifications

• Twelve or more years of professional experience in a full‑time setting managing architectural projects in a consulting environment.
• Professional Degree in Architecture from NAAB‑accredited program.
• Architecture licensure in Kentucky or must be able to become registered through reciprocity.
• LEED‑accredited professional is a plus.
• Marketing and business development experience is a plus.
• Experience with higher‑ed, corrections, and health care facilities projects is considered a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural programming, design, code review, estimating, construction document preparation, and construction administration.
• Experience leading a multi‑discipline design team through all phases of a project.
• Ability to plan project resources, maintain schedules, and stay within budget.
• Experience guiding and mentoring architectural staff.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate with team members and other disciplines.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Revit.

Professional Growth Goals

• Establish specialized knowledge and skills in one or more project types. Ultimately becoming the marketing and design management lead in that project type(s) for the firm.
• Dedication and willingness to continue professional growth.

Benefits

• Broad client base that supports competitive salaries.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Profit sharing through ESOP shares and bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Firm supports continuous learning and development of professional skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.