Education Science Architecture Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking an Education Science Architecture Project Manager in Austin, Texas. This full-time role involves leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, 7 years of related experience, and at least 2 years in project management. Additional qualifications include PMP certification and experience in sustainable design/LEED. The position also offers opportunities for client interaction and project diversity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Track financial aspects of projects; adjust work effort to keep within agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with other staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relations

Project management

Good planning and mentoring skills

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.