Project Manager/Architect

Better Talent by Laveer & Co.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and design firm in Orlando is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Architect to manage projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the design team and ensuring that projects meet the Owner’s vision. You must have strong collaboration skills, proficiency in Revit, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and consultants. This role requires a commitment to quality design and documentation, along with mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to build strong client and contractor relationships.
• Experience in high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of design and documentation.
• Coordinate closely with consultants and clients.
• Research materials and product specifications.

Skills

Leadership skills

Proficient in Revit

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of building codes

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Overview

Schenkel Shultz is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio known for design excellence and a commitment to serving the unique needs of each client. Through thoughtful design, the firm creates places that strengthen communities and connect people to their surroundings.

Across Schenkel Shultz’s three Florida studios, a diverse team of architects, interior designers, a stewardship action team, graphic designers, marketers, technical production, and construction administrators work collaboratively to deliver impactful projects. Embedded throughout the organization is a spirit of creativity that transcends a certain job role. It is the spark that brings ideas together and the shared purpose that the team brings to everything they do. Schenkel Shultz’s portfolio spans civic, educational, aviation, cultural and commercial work throughout Florida and the southeast, with international projects in Puerto Rico, Germany, and Japan.

Position Summary

We are searching for a strategic, highly precise, and technically proficient Project Manager / Architect who excels at building and leading strong client, consultant, contractor relationships. This role requires a professional who takes full ownership of a project from initial kickoff through final completion, actively guiding the entire design team in delivering work that aligns with an Owner’s project scope, schedule, and budget. In this role, you will lead and actively participate in all phases of design and documentation, ensuring that the work reflects the Owner’s agreed upon design vision. You will lead the coordination closely with consultants, contractors, and clients, serving as the primary point of contact and communication throughout the project design and into construction administration. We are looking for a candidate who is organized, analytical, proactive, and able to make decisions. They must have the ability to mentor and collaborate with internal team members, have a passion for thoughtful design, and a commitment to delivering quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and active role in diverse sized projects from inception through construction administration with support from team members based on project requirements
• Proficient at executing schematic, design development and construction documentation phases of work, including active participation in developing high-quality project documentation in Revit that is consistent with project goals and objectives
• Ability to communicate ideas using Revit (required), SketchUp, Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Knowledge of major building systems and ability to proactively lead coordination with engineers to maintain design intent and project goals, as well as knowledge and understanding with building codes and construction to minimize project risk
• Ability to research building materials, product selection and coordinate specifications with firm's specifications writer
• Collaboratively develop creative design