Senior Architect / Senior Project Manager (K-12)

2Twelve Recruiting, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

A Michigan-based, employee-owned architecture firm is seeking a Senior Architect / Senior Project Manager (K-12) to lead projects from planning to occupancy. The role emphasizes senior leadership, client relations, and mentoring cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedules, budgets, and delivery, coordinating consultants, and guiding teams through design and construction phases. The position offers growth in leadership and impact on the firm’s future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architectural experience with project leadership.
• Experience leading K-12 or educational projects and client-facing responsibilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; BIM workflows.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, Deltek/Vantage is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from planning through construction administration and occupancy.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and overall delivery.
• Serve as key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and specialty consultants.
• Lead project meetings and guide teams through design, coordination, and delivery challenges.
• Participate in client presentations and efforts to secure new work.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.
• Mentor and support project team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Mentorship

Team coordination

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Bluebeam

Navisworks

BIM 360 / ACC

Deltek/Vantage

Job description

Senior Architect / Senior Project Manager (K-12)

Established, employee-owned architecture firm seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead projects, manage client relationships, mentor project teams, and contribute to the firm's continued growth.

This is a visible senior leadership role for an experienced K-12 architect who can guide projects from initial planning through construction, lead client relationships and project teams, and work closely with firm leadership. The role offers the opportunity to take on broader leadership responsibilities and have a meaningful impact on the firm's future.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from planning and schematic design through construction administration and occupancy
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, financial performance, and overall delivery
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and specialty consultants
• Lead project meetings and guide teams through design, technical, coordination, and delivery challenges
• Participate in client presentations, interviews, and efforts to secure new work
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Mentor and support project team members

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture
• Ten (10) or more years of architectural experience
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong client-facing experience with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and project delivery
• Experience leading K-12 or educational projects
• Experience with BIM and architectural production and coordination workflows
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Navisworks, BIM 360 / ACC, Deltek/Vantage, or similar platforms is a plus

Why Join Us

• Established architecture firm with decades of experience serving Michigan clients
• Employee-owned company where team members participate in the long-term value and success of the firm
• Visible senior-level role working closely with firm leadership
• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on projects, clients, project teams, and the future of the firm
• Opportunity for continued professional and leadership growth

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation includes a discretionary annual bonus program and participation in the firm's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a company-funded benefit that allows employees to share in the long-term value and growth of the firm.