Federal Architectural Project Manager — ESOP + Growth

Larson Design Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Design Group, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Project Manager - Federal Projects to lead complex federal architectural initiatives from planning to closeout.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets over $1 million, and ensure adherence to federal standards and PMI guidelines. The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, risk management, and quality control to deliver on scope and schedule while maintaining strong client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of job-related experience, preferably in the A/E industry.
• Certifications: PE, RA, or PMP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project management plans aligned with federal agency requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, and consultant teams with federal clients and stakeholders.
• Lead all project lifecycle phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, closeout per PMI and federal standards.
• Define and control project scope using formal change management; document cost, schedule, and risk impacts.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules; track milestones and agency submissions.
• Manage cost estimating, budgeting, financial forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Collaborate with teams to implement cost control strategies and optimize value.
• Manage contract administration with federal contracting officers and negotiate modifications.
• Establish and maintain QA/QC standards meeting federal regulations and firm requirements.
• Conduct quality audits, implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Staffing, resource allocation, and workload balance across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute project communication plans with federal clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare clear status reports addressing progress, financials, risks, and issues.
• Identify, assess, mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Support procurement activities, including consultant selection and contract coordination.
• Build strong relationships with federal clients and drive repeat work.
• Lead with integrity and accountability; mentor associate project managers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Quality assurance

Client coordination

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management

Master's degree preferred

Professional engineer (PE) / registered architect (RA) / PMP certification required

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Larson Design Group, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Project Manager - Federal Projects to lead complex federal architectural initiatives from planning to closeout.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets over $1 million, and ensure adherence to federal standards and PMI guidelines. The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, risk management, and quality control to deliver on scope and schedule while maintaining strong client satisfaction.