Lead Architecture Project Manager

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture in Charlotte, NC, seeks a senior architect to lead complex design projects from concept through construction.

You will drive strategic planning, mentor design teams, and ensure code compliance while maintaining client relationships and project budgets.

This role requires a professional degree in architecture, NAAB accreditation, and 10+ years of experience with Revit, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (NAAB-accredited)
• Ability to provide business development for firm within practice area
• 10+ years combined experience as a design professional and/or architect
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit
• Thorough knowledge of building technology fundamentals and relevant codes

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in marketing and business development processes; create and monitor marketing and business development plans.
• Prepare strategic plans for practice success and establish a vision for the market practice.
• Represent Firm at practice market’s professional and trade organizations.
• Ensure practice organization, operation, and direction aligns with Firm and practices strategic plans.
• Foster an environment of learning, collaboration, innovation, and communication.
• Review and advocate for individual practice team members’ professional development plans.
• Take responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction; manage multiple projects.
• Prepare design and proposal materials, estimate fees, determine scope of work.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors and/or clients.
• Coordinate all project efforts to ensure efficient execution.
• Manage client budgets, schedules, and programs; handle project communications and documentation.
• Supervise site observations and reporting of conditions and progress.
• Document progression of routine projects; initiate contact with client and town officials.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture (NAAB-accredited)

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture in Charlotte, NC, seeks a senior architect to lead complex design projects from concept through construction.

You will drive strategic planning, mentor design teams, and ensure code compliance while maintaining client relationships and project budgets.

This role requires a professional degree in architecture, NAAB accreditation, and 10+ years of experience with Revit, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.