Senior Architectural Project Manager

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Industry-leading benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in North Carolina seeks an Architectural Senior Project Manager with 18+ years of design experience for our Apex or Raleigh offices. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage projects from programming through construction administration, and develop client proposals.

Candidates should be licensed in NC, fluent in REVIT/BIM, with strong communication and budgeting skills, and a track record of growing the architectural practice in the region.

Qualifications

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams in planning and design of facilities.
• Proven ability to manage projects through programming to construction administration.
• Develop proposals and scopes of work with clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and construction detailing.

Responsibilities

• Manage architectural design projects for the Facility group’s clients.
• Lead project teams from schematic design through contract administration.
• Prepare proposals and coordinate scopes of work with clients.
• Oversee budgeting and permitting processes with estimators.
• Grow the NC regional architectural practice.

Skills

REVIT/BIM

Client relations

Project leadership

Communication

Construction knowledge

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Architectural License (North Carolina)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Weston and Sampson is seeking an Architectural Senior Project Manager with 18+ years' experience for our Apex or Raleigh North Carolina office.

What you’ll do:

• Work will include management of architectural design projects for the Facility group’s clients, supporting the company’s other engineering discipline groups, and participating and contributing to the expansion of the Facility group’s growing project base.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary project teams in the planning and design of new and renovated facilities. Work includes programming and conceptual planning through construction document preparation and construction administration.
• Network with new and existing clients by responding via direct requests and/or proposals
• Conduct business development including writing proposals, meeting with clients, and preparing details scopes of work.
• Work directly with clients to establish project and programming needs.
• Support projects through budgeting and permitting processes, including working with estimators to prepare construction and project costs, leading the project through permitting agencies and committees, and assisting the client in acquiring funding through public hearings and meetings.
• Participate in professional organizations and internal committees and/or groups.
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor and guide the development of junior staff and participate in the growth our Architectural practice in the North Carolina region.

What you will bring:

• 18+ years of substantial experience as a productive member of a project design team with strong technical and Revit skills.
• Ability to function comfortably, gain trust, confidence and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals including consultants, contractors and facilities project team members
• Proven ability to function in all phases of project development from schematic design through contract administration
• REVIT/BIM fluency is mandatory, working experience with AutoCAD desirable
• Strong construction experience and knowledge of architectural technical detailing.
• Thorough knowledge of building codes
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead a project team and guide production of construction documents, including coordination with internal and external engineering disciplines.
• Professional degree required.
• Architectural License in North Carolina
• Valid drivers license.

Salary Range: $140,000-160,000k

Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 1000 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve.Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/