Project Manager

Architecture Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development benefits (Edu

Dues

Company-provided laptops

Social events

Volunteer opportunities

Flexible workday

Job summary

Onyx Creative, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple small to mid-size architectural projects from concept through completion. You will liaise with clients, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure scope alignment while coordinating consultants and vendors.

The role requires five+ years in architecture with strong project management and construction administration skills, proficiency in AutoCAD/REVIT, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Office-based position with potential site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture with five or more years of experience.
• Experience with project management, code review and analysis, quality control, and construction administration.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD or REVIT, Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently on construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate assigned projects.
• Coordinate project staffing with Director of Operations.
• Prepare a project fee sheet/proposal and ensure project number is assigned.
• Schedule and direct project kick-off meeting with all consultants to discuss schedule, scope and determine required information.
• Manage project schedules and communicate any changes.
• Complete the project design and construction documents within budgeted hours and schedule.
• Issue deliverables to clients, landlords and required vendors. Issue projects for bidding/permit.
• Verify project status and identify any issues related to expended time vs. budgeted hours or potential problems.
• Promptly address all change of service requests from staff and consultants.
• Issue change of service forms to client for approval prior to completion of services.
• Review shop drawings and submittals during the construction phase.
• Answer field questions and promptly respond to project RFIs.
• Follow client/firm quality assurance procedures.
• Visit site and prepare reports (if required). Visit site for final punchlist (if required).
• Maintain positive relationship with tenant and, at successful job completion, ask for potential future work.
• Research various industry products.
• Visit local sites on office-organized trips to learn the construction process.
• Perform other designated tasks as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Code review

Quality control

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Project Managers are key team members and have full responsibility for managing all aspects of multiple small to mid-size projects. Coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Serve as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate assigned projects.
• Coordinate project staffing with Director of Operations.
• Prepare a project fee sheet/proposal and ensure project number is assigned.
• Schedule and direct project kick-off meeting with all consultants to discuss schedule, scope and determine required information.
• Manage project schedules and communicate any changes.
• Complete the project design and construction documents within budgeted hours and schedule.
• Issue deliverables to clients, landlords and required vendors. Issue projects for bidding/permit.
• Verify project status and identify any issues related to expended time vs. budgeted hours or potential problems.
• Promptly address all change of service requests from staff and consultants.
• Issue change of service forms to client for approval prior to completion of services.
• Review shop drawings and submittals during the construction phase.
• Answer field questions and promptly respond to project RFIs.
• Follow client/firm quality assurance procedures.
• Visit site and prepare reports (if required). Visit site for final punchlist (if required).
• Maintain positive relationship with tenant and, at successful job completion, ask for potential future work.
• Research various industry products.
• Visit local sites on office-organized trips to learn the construction process.
• Perform other designated tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture with five-plus years of experience.
• Experienced with project management, code review and analysis, quality control, and construction administration.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD or REVIT, Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office, and other tools.
• Possess design creativity and solid technical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently on construction documents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in architecture with five-plus years of commercial project experience.
• Pursuit of professional licensure.

BENEFITS

This role offers competitive compensation and is eligible for participation in Onyx Creative comprehensive benefits programs, including:

• Company-paid employee insurance – medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability
• Retirement Plans – available options
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional development benefits (Education Assistance)
• Paid industry and professional dues
• Company-provided laptops
• Variety of company-sponsored social events
• Volunteer community service opportunities.
• Rewards and Recognition
• Flexible workday

Onyx Creative, Inc. strives to provide competitive market-informed compensation based on a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Join us and become part of a team that thrives on pushing boundaries, embracing creativity, and transforming visions into reality. We are not just architects and designers; we are storytellers shaping the narrative of spaces that inspire and captivate.

SALARY RANGE

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