Field-Driven Senior PM: Construction & Owner Advocate

Walker Architects Inc; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental & bereavement leave

Year-end break

Job summary

Walker Architects Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager who will be the boots-on-the-ground voice in field operations for large institutional projects.

You will own complex construction phases, protect budgets and schedules, and ensure design intent is preserved while coordinating with contractors and owners. This role requires deep technical knowledge of building systems and codes, licensure as a registered architect preferred, and strong leadership to mentor junior staff on site.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: 10+ years in AEC with focus on Construction Administration for large projects.
• Institutional experience with higher ed or public sector is highly desired.
• Licensure: Registered Architect preferred; CDT/CCM/LEED-WELL are a plus.
• Technical: expert Bluebeam Revu; familiarity with BIM in Revit/Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Construction Administration (CA) for large institutional and commercial projects.
• Perform rigorous constructability and QA/QC reviews on drawings pre-bid.
• Act as primary liaison between design team, GCs, and Owner Representatives.
• Lead OAC meetings with authority and keep schedules on track.
• Conduct rigorous site visits to identify non-compliant work early.
• Review pay applications and substantial completion documents.
• Mentor junior staff to improve constructability of future designs.

Skills

Construction Administration

QA/QC reviews

Liaison

OAC Meetings

Site visits

Education

Registered Architect

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Walker Architects Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager who will be the boots-on-the-ground voice in field operations for large institutional projects.

You will own complex construction phases, protect budgets and schedules, and ensure design intent is preserved while coordinating with contractors and owners. This role requires deep technical knowledge of building systems and codes, licensure as a registered architect preferred, and strong leadership to mentor junior staff on site.