Project Manager: Architecture

pbk; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

pbk is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee architectural projects from Pre-Design through Construction Administration. You will mentor the Project Architect and ensure high-quality construction documents while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities include directing design and engineering teams, maintaining client relationships, and leading on-site construction administration meetings with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required.
• Architecture license is required.
• 15+ years of professional experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Decisive with sound judgment and inclusive decision making.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage Project Architect and the project team to ensure high quality construction documents.
• Ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Organize and direct the architectural and/or engineering teams to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.
• Direct, organize and mentor junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.
• Maintain positive client relationships throughout the project and keep clients apprised of progress.
• Provide technical advice to the project team.
• Support Client Executive and/or Principal Architect in supervision and delegation of work.
• Lead construction administration jobsite meetings with contractors and owners.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Client relations

Budget management

Coordinating teams

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the architectural projects. The Project Manager oversees the Project Architect to ultimately ensure the highest quality construction documents. The Project Manager will oversee all phases of the project schedule, including Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Construction Administration. This position reports to the Client Executive/Principal Architect and is charged with ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget constraints in accordance PBK's quality and client service standards.

Your Impact:

• Supervise and manage Project Architect and the project team to ensure high quality construction documents.
• Ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Organize and direct the architectural and/or engineering teams to execute the work in an orderly, timely, and coordinated manner.
• Direct, organize and mentor junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.
• Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships throughout project. Keep client apprised of project progress on regular basis.
• Provide technical advice to the project team.
• Support Client Executive and/or Principal Architect in supervision and delegation of work.
• Lead Construction administration jobsite meetings with contractors and owners.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field is required.
• Architecture License is required.
• 15+ years of professional experience required.
• Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision‑making process; make timely decisions.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in using AutoCAD/Revit programs. Working knowledge of graphic programs (SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suites) a plus.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of building codes required.