Project Manager - Higher Education

LS3P; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LS3P is seeking a Project Manager for its Higher Education team in Columbia to lead complex design efforts from concept through construction.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure design excellence while maintaining a strong client relationship and project profitability.

Experience with universities and a solid knowledge of codes and LEED is preferred, with Revit proficiency valued to drive BIM coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with a NAAB-accredited degree.
• 10+ years of design experience preferred.
• Experience in the Higher Education market preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead client communications and strategic project plans.
• Manage contracts, billing, AR, and project close-out.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, scopes, and proposals.
• Coordinate architectural drawings across disciplines and teams.

Skills

Mentor teams

Budget management

Client relations

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

NAAB-accredited program

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our vision is simple. In our commitment to the Southeast, we create architecture that enriches community through a culture of design excellence and expertise, innovation and collaborative engagement.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to creating spaces that enrich communities with lasting impact. Our projects are driven by a deep understanding of local culture, needs, and aspirations, resulting in designs that resonate with and enhance the communities they serve.

At LS3P, we don’t just design buildings; we create iconic landmarks that define skylines, inspire people, and transform spaces. Join us in shaping the future of architecture and design in the Southeast!

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Higher Education team in our Columbia office. You are passionate about design and devoted to quality. You possess the organizational skills to prioritize tasks and handle multiple deadlines, a thorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes and trends, a demonstrated ability to mentor and manage teams, and foster and nurture Client relationships. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the design process, working closely with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to bring visionary architectural concepts to life.

A Day in the Life:

• Work side by side in a team environment with our Clients, Consultants, Design Leaders, Architects, Interior Designers, Urban Planners and Emerging Professionals on active production projects
• Prepares strategic plans, serves as the primary contact with clients
• Responsible for contract negotiations, billing, AR, performing close-out and archiving duties for Projects
• Manage budgets, schedules, and programs, including team assignments, estimating fees, determining scope of work, and proposal preparation
• Responsible for facilitating and sealing contract documents as the Architect in Responsible Charge, coordinating and obtaining the sign-off from quality assurance and studio and | client leadership for all required tasks
• Develop design assignments throughout all project phases
• Coordinate architectural drawings across disciplines
• Support communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Play an integral part in overall client satisfaction, design quality and profitability of all projects undertaken that contribute to the firm’s strategic priorities

Your Strengths as a Project Manager:

• Technical production skills are necessary and require a demonstrated ability to effectively produce design and construction documents
• Proficiency in Revit is preferred
• Understanding of relevant codes such as state building codes, ANSI 117.1, BOMA
• LEED accreditation or interest in achieving accreditation is preferred
• Collaborates closely with Project Architect to facilitate internal design team leadership

What You Bring To The Table:

• Registered Architect with Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited university
• 10+ years of design experience is preferred
• Experience in the Higher Education market preferred

A cover letter, resume and portfolio demonstrating Revit skills and rendering abilities are required.

Life at LS3P

Together, we are building the skylines of the Southeast.

Our values articulate our beliefs and ground us in a common culture. They are the core of our practice, and reflect the “who” of our community.

• EXCELLENCE is a beginning point
• INTEGRITY is at the core of our decision making and actions
• EMPOWERMENT with accountability makes better decisions
• COLLABORATION leverages the best in everyone
• BALANCE gives us fuel to do our best
• STEWARDSHIP ensures a future
• CARING for each other is what holds us together

We are made up of 12 offices that celebrate their own unique traditions, but we embrace a “one firm” attitude that unifies us.

LS3P’s Commitment To You:

• Ongoing engagement with fantastic design team members
• To develop new skills and contribute to world‑class projects
• Participate in meaningfulcollaboration and research efforts
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional development allowance to toward educational opportunities
• Leadership development and mentoring across sectors, markets, offices and the firm
• Participation in community service and outreach occasions supporting local and national organizations
• Flexibility and balance in your schedule

LS3P recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and believe that inclusivity benefits us all. We actively seek and consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.