Education Studio Project Manager - Design K-12 & Higher Ed

Philadelphia, PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CICADA Architecture/Planning, Inc. seeks a nimble, highly-organized Project Manager to lead its Education Studio. The candidate will guide K–12 and higher education projects from concept to close-out, balancing design integrity with budgets and schedules.

Ideal applicants have 8–12 years in architectural projects, strong interpersonal skills, and hands-on experience coordinating consultants, construction teams, and staff within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of architectural project experience, particularly with Institutional and/or Higher Education clients
• Proven ability to lead project teams, manage schedules and budgets, and maintain client relationships
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in our Education Studio from concept through close-out.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, consultants, construction teams, and staff in a collaborative environment.
• Coordinate design, documentation, and communication with clients and internal teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

Registered Architect (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

CICADA Architecture/Planning, Inc. seeks a nimble, highly-organized Project Manager to lead its Education Studio. The candidate will guide K–12 and higher education projects from concept to close-out, balancing design integrity with budgets and schedules.

Ideal applicants have 8–12 years in architectural projects, strong interpersonal skills, and hands-on experience coordinating consultants, construction teams, and staff within a collaborative team setting.