Education Science Architecture Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Austin is seeking an experienced Education Science Architecture Project Manager. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project delivery within budget and schedule. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and at least 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in project management. Additional preferred qualifications include PMP certification and an interest in sustainable design. Full-time position with regular employee status.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience in higher education and/or research laboratory project types.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• PMP certification.
• Registered Architect.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain client relations and participate in related meetings.
• Conduct deliverable development sessions.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Mentoring

Communication

Sustainable design/LEED

Team leadership

Financial tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Position Overview

Education Science Architecture Project Manager (Job ID: 192529) – responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Work directly with Principal(s) to develop and maintain new and existing clients.
• Establish and maintain client relations; participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle; ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects; adjust work effort to keep within agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Work with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Frequent and/or ongoing travel to client/project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years experience in higher education and/or research laboratory project types.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• PMP certification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Ability to lead a team on projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Good planning and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to the employee‑owned culture.

Location: United States – Texas – Austin

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting Date: Apr 21 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.