Project Manager

EMC2 Group; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Project variety

Collaborative work environment

Experienced team

Career development

Job summary

EMC2 Group is seeking an experienced Architectural Project Manager to lead multiple projects from conception to construction. You will coordinate with clients and consultants, guide the production team, and ensure accurate, timely deliverables in a collaborative environment.

The role demands hands-on leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication across all project phases, including permitting and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Experience managing architectural projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of architectural construction documents and detailing.
• Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate with clients and consultants and manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with building codes, permitting, and construction administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple architectural projects from preliminary design through construction completion.
• Lead, direct, and oversee architectural production staff to ensure timely deliverables.
• Coordinate drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, and consulting engineers.
• Establish and maintain project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Review drawings and specs for accuracy and compliance with codes.
• Manage permitting and plan review processes.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Building codes

Construction administration

Scheduling

Education

Architectural licensure (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

Position Overview

The opportunity

We are a well-established, mid-sized architectural firm seeking an experienced, motivated Architectural Project Manager to join our team.

Project leadership

You will manage multiple architectural projects from preliminary design through construction completion, drawing on strong organizational, communication, and leadership skill s.

You will take ownership of your projects, coordinate with clients and consultants, and provide clear direction to our architectural production team to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely project completion.

Working approach

We are looking for a hands-on project manager who is comfortable making decisions, solving problems, and collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management: Manage multiple architectural projects concurrently through preliminary design, design development, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration.
• Team leadership: Lead, direct, and oversee architectural production staff to ensure accurate, timely project deliverables.
• Consultant coordination: Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering consultants.
• Schedules and deliverables: Establish and maintain project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables.
• External communication: Serve as a primary contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and reviewing authorities.
• Document review: Review drawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and compliance with applicable building codes.
• Permitting: Manage permitting and plan review, including responses to jurisdictional comments.
• Construction administration: Oversee submittal reviews, responses to requests for information (RFIs), evaluation of proposed changes, and coordination of field issue resolution.
• Progress and problem-solving: Monitor project progress, identify potential conflicts, and proactively develop solutions.
• Meetings and site visits: Participate in project meetings, site visits, and construction coordination meetings as needed.
• Internal communication: Keep firm leadership and project team members informed of project status, schedules, and potential concerns.

Qualifications

Required

• Project management: Experience managing architectural projects through every phase of design and construction.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of architectural construction documents, building systems, construction methods, and detailing.
• Planning and prioritization: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and concurrent deadlines.
• Team leadership: Experience directing and coordinating architectural production teams.
• Codes and procedures: Working knowledge of applicable building codes, permitting requirements, and construction administration procedures.
• Core skills: Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Independent work and collaboration: Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Software proficiency: Proficiency with common office and project management software.

Preferred but Not Required

• Professional credentials: Architectural registration.
• Design software: Experience using Autodesk Revit.
• Relevant project experience: Experience with projects for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), including meetinghouses and other Church facilities.
• Geographic scope: Experience managing projects across multiple jurisdictions or states.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Some travel may be required for site visits, client meetings, and construction coordination.
• Independent project management: Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision while meeting the firm’s standards and quality expectations.
• Initiative: Willingness to take initiative and contribute to the firm’s continued success.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
• Project variety: Opportunity to manage a variety of architectural projects.
• Work environment: A collaborative, professional workplace.
• Experienced team: An established firm with an experienced architectural team.
• Career development: Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.