Project Manager

AIA Triangle; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Schedule flexibility

Continuing education

Mentorship

Professional development

Meaningful project opportunities

Job summary

Smith Sinnett Architecture in Raleigh seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex architectural projects from planning through construction. The role emphasizes client liaison, team leadership, and delivering projects on time, on budget, and to high quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a professional architecture degree (licensure preferred) and 8–10+ years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and project management software.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture required or strongly preferred.
• 8–10+ years of professional experience in architecture/project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience with sustainable building rating systems.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from initial planning through construction and closeout.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining clear communication and alignment.
• Develop project work plans and lead teams to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Coordinate administrative and technical efforts of internal team members and consultants.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, communications, and documentation.
• Develop project scopes, fee estimates, proposals, and contracts with firm leadership.
• Collaborate with firm leaders to deliver high-quality design and client service.
• Coordinate and manage QA/QC processes to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Architect licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Project Management Software

Job description

Smith Sinnett Architecture is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Raleigh studio. For 50 years, we have partnered with communities across North Carolina to design K-12, higher education, civic, state, municipal, public safety, and community-centered facilities. We believe great architecture begins with collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to improving the communities we serve.

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate, resourceful, and creative
• Organized, thorough, and detail-oriented
• Professionally driven, ambitious, and collaborative
• An effective leader with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable in an open studio environment

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from initial planning through construction and closeout
• Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining clear communication and alignment throughout each project
• Develop project work plans and lead teams in meeting established scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Coordinate the administrative and technical efforts of internal team members and consultants
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, communications, and documentation
• Develop project scopes, fee estimates, proposals, and contracts in coordination with firm leadership
• Collaborate with firm leaders to deliver high-quality design and exceptional client service
• Coordinate and manage the Quality Control and Quality Assurance process by coordinating reviews, and advancing the process towards the highest project delivery quality

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, licensure preferred
• 8 – 10+ years of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, budgets, and schedules
• Experience with sustainable building rating systems
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam and Project Management Software

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits, schedule flexibility, continuing education, professional development, mentorship, and meaningful project opportunities. Smith Sinnett Architecture is an equal opportunity employer.