Project Manager/Project Architect

Glavé & Holmes Architecture; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Glavé & Holmes Architecture is looking for a full-time Project Manager/Architect in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves overseeing civic and community projects, managing budgets, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a degree in architecture, and proficiency in Revit. This position offers growth potential in a supportive team environment. Interested candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Alaxandra Nuckols at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must have a professional undergraduate or graduate degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• Over 5 years of experience with a professional license in the U.S. or demonstrated progress towards licensure.
• Experience and interest in project and team management.

Responsibilities

• Be the client contact for a given project.
• Create and manage project budgets.
• Assist with business development.

Skills

Project management

Architectural design

Communication skills

Revit

Team leadership

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Glavé & Holmes (G&H) is seeking to fill a full-time Project Manager/Architect (PM/PA) position in our Civic & Community Studio. The studio's work encompasses both civic buildings for local and state governments and projects for private developers – commercial, residential, and mixed-use. The common theme in our work is a love for human habitats at every scale – from the neighborhood to the city and enhancing the public realm through architecture.

The ideal candidates will have between 5 and 8 years of full-time experience and will aspire to continued professional growth and expanding leadership roles in projects, in the studio, and in the firm. Ideal candidates will also have an interest in the full range architectural practice – from design to production to management of the process and will seek a position where they can be a strong contributor within a cohesive and supportive team environment. G&H is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages all who feel they are qualified to apply.

About the Role

The Project Architect/Project Manager role and responsibilities, supported by the Studio Director, may include being the client contact for a given project, creating and managing project budgets, and assisting with business development. There will be opportunities to work collaboratively with highly capable teams and to receive mentorship for professional growth. This position is open‑ended in terms of future growth potential.

Qualifications and Preferred skills include:

• Must have a professional undergraduate or graduate degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• Over 5 years of experience with a professional license in the U.S. or demonstrated progress towards licensure.
• Experience and interest in project and team management.
• Experience with complex project programs and project sizes above $5M construction cost
• Experience with public and private sector projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects well with little oversight, achieving targeted profit and maintaining positive client relationships while delivering quality in a collaborative framework.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the creation of a quality set of construction documents, with knowledge of materials, details and construction.
• Experience with Revit as a production platform.
• Passion for design excellence, collaborative spirit, and a willingness to learn.
• Interest in contextual architecture and appreciation of good design through the continuum of history.
• Appreciation for cities as the habitat for humanity and how good urban design can support human flourishing.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Interest in and aptitude for business development and growing client relationships.
• Strong graphic design and hand drawing skills.
• Interest in an expanding leadership role on projects, in the studio, and in the firm.

Interested candidates should send a digital cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Alaxandra Nuckols at [e-mail].

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