Project Manager - Architecture

Thompson & Litton; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance options

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Thompson & Litton is seeking a Project Manager - Architecture to lead projects from kickoff to completion, bridging design vision with execution. You will oversee scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, and deliverables while managing clients and coordinating diverse teams across all phases.

This role emphasizes project leadership over day-to-day design work, requiring an architectural background and strong communication, organizational, and relationship-management skills to deliver successful

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of proven project management experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Exceptional communication, organization, leadership, and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Execution: manage architectural and multidisciplinary A/E projects through all phases, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, and deliverables.
• Strategic Client Leadership: serve as primary client contact, maintain open communication, align expectations, and foster long-term relationships.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Problem Solving & Performance: monitor performance, address challenges, and drive successful project and financial outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client relationship management

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Project Manager – Architecture

Are you an experienced A/E professional who thrives on leading projects, building client relationships, and bringing teams together to deliver successful outcomes? Thompson & Litton is seeking a Project Manager - Architecture with an architectural background to oversee projects from kickoff through completion by mastering communication, coordination, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

In this role, you will be the bridge between design vision and real-world execution—leading cross-functional project teams, managing high-stakes client relationships, and ensuring multidisciplinary project success across all phases of delivery.

Role Focus: This is a true project management position—not a design role. While an architectural background is essential, this position focuses on leading projects, managing clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering successful outcomes—not producing drawings or performing day-to-day CAD/Revit design work.

What We Offer

At Thompson & Litton, we believe great people deserve great benefits. We offer competitive compensation along with a robust benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – build long-term wealth through company ownership
• Three comprehensive health insurance plan options
• 401(k) with employer match
• 15 days of paid vacation annually + 10 paid holidays
• Group and voluntary life insurance
• Professional development and continuing education assistance
• And much more!

The Impact You'll Make

• Project Delivery & Execution: Manage architectural and multidisciplinary A/E projects through all phases, taking full oversight of project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, and deliverables.
• Strategic Client Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining open lines of communication, aligning expectations, and fostering long-term relationships.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Work seamlessly across disciplines, coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to keep projects moving efficiently and successfully.
• Problem Solving & Performance: Monitor project performance, proactively identify challenges, facilitate solutions, and drive successful project and financial outcomes.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience: 8–10+ years of proven project management experience within the architecture, engineering, or construction (A/E/C) industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Core Skills: Exceptional communication, organization, leadership, and client relationship management skills, with demonstrated success managing project schedules, budgets, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Preferred Credentials: PMP, LEED AP, Registered Architect (RA), or other industry-recognized certifications are highly valued.

Why Thompson & Litton?

Founded in 1956, Thompson & Litton is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, surveying, and planning firm serving clients throughout Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

As an employee-owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), your contributions directly influence the success of the firm and your long-term financial future. Every project you help deliver strengthens the company you help own.

Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, build lasting client relationships, mentor project teams, and help shape the future of an established firm with nearly 70 years of success.

Why the New River Valley?

The New River Valley offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity and quality of life. With affordable housing, short commute times, welcoming communities, and nationally recognized outdoor recreation, it's a place where professionals can build rewarding careers without sacrificing the lifestyle they enjoy.

Just minutes from Radford, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg, you'll find:

• Outdoor Adventure: Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, and boating along the New River, Claytor Lake, and the Appalachian Trail.
• Vibrant Communities: Local breweries, wineries, farmers markets, festivals, live music, and the energy of nearby Virginia Tech and Radford University.
• Balanced Living: Excellent schools, a lower cost of living than many metropolitan areas, and the opportunity to enjoy your evenings and weekends instead of sitting in traffic.

If you're an experienced architecture professional who enjoys leading people as much as projects and is ready to focus on client relationships, project leadership, and successful delivery rather than day-to-day design production, we invite you to build your future with Thompson & Litton.