Senior Architectural Project Manager for Education & Civic

Echelon Arch + Design; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & dental insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Echelon Arch + Design in Kansas seeks a seasoned Project Manager with a solid architectural background to lead projects from conception through closeout. You will guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and serve as the primary advisor to clients in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Preferred candidates have extensive experience in K-12 or higher education projects. The role demands leadership, strong communication, and deep knowledge of codes and construction processes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architecture or related design field
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• Proven track record managing multiple architectural projects from schematic design through construction administration
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience with mentoring others
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, and project management software
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, contractors, and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Own all phases of the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, design, construction administration, and closeout
• Lead weekly project team meetings, communicate status updates, and resolve conflicts decisively
• Mentor and develop team members, delegating tasks and investing in their growth
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture built on accountability and creativity
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and building relationships
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to define goals, scope, and requirements
• Conduct regular site visits to verify construction aligns with plans and specs
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Review drawings and documents for compliance with design standards and codes
• Manage contracts, change orders, approvals, and all project documentation

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Revit

Enscape

Project management software

Building codes

Zoning regulations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Project management software

Job description

Echelon Arch + Design in Kansas seeks a seasoned Project Manager with a solid architectural background to lead projects from conception through closeout. You will guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and serve as the primary advisor to clients in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Preferred candidates have extensive experience in K-12 or higher education projects. The role demands leadership, strong communication, and deep knowledge of codes and construction processes.