Project Manager - Architecture

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Stock options (employee owned)

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Project Manager to join our Architectural Department in Grand Rapids, MI. The ideal candidate will plan and lead small to medium scale projects across higher education, healthcare, and civic markets.

Key duties include fee development, contract negotiation, client relationship management, and team coordination from programming through closeout. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architectural project management.
• Licensure in architecture preferred.
• Experience with Deltek, Revit and BSD Spec Link is a bonus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist market leader with developing fees, work plans and schedules for proposals.
• Negotiate and execute contracts with client and subconsultants.
• Manage client relationships through project development and execution.
• Collaborate with the design team during programming and conceptual phases.
• Supervise the technical team during design development and construction documents.
• Lead coordination of in-house engineers and outside consultants.
• Develop front-end specifications with input from the client.
• Oversee construction administration and project closeout.

Skills

15+ years experience

Licensure preferred

Strong written and verbal comms

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Master of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

Deltek

Revit

BSD Spec Link

Job description

Project Manager - Architecture

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Architectural Department. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in planning and leading small to medium scale projects. This position includes the opportunity to get involved with a variety of project types, with a focus on the higher education, healthcare and civic/municipal markets.

Primary Functions

• Assist market leader with developing fees, project work plans and schedules for proposals.
• Negotiate and execute contracts with client and subconsultants.
• Manage client relationship through project development and execution.
• Collaborate with the design team during programming and conceptual phases.
• Supervise the technical team during preparation of design development and construction documents.
• Lead the coordination of in-house engineers and outside consultants.
• Develop front‑end specifications with input from the client.
• Oversee construction administration and closeout efforts by the team.
• Serve as project manager/project architect if required for as‑needed work with key clients.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment, visual acuity to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Desired Education

Master of Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture Degree from an accredited university.

Desired Skills / Experience

• 15+ years of experience, preferred.
• Licensure preferred.
• Experience in Deltek or similar project planning and budgeting software.
• Knowledge of Revit and BSD Spec Link is a bonus.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Very detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under demanding deadline situations.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock options (we are 100% employee owned!)
• And more!

About Fishbeck

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 15 regional offices and more than 650 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands‑on and design‑orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.