Senior Design Project Manager — Architecture

Browning Day; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 3% annual contribution

Annual bonus

Hybrid remote work

Paid time off

Job summary

Browning Day is seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams across civic, cultural, healthcare, and education projects in a hybrid environment. You will manage schedules, staffing, budgets, and documentation while coordinating with clients and consultants.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in architecture, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex projects from planning through construction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a related field of Architecture.
• 10+ years of professional experience in architecture, with 5 years in leading projects.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience.
• Preferred: Licensed Architect or working toward licensure.
• Satisfactory completion of a background screening.
• Knowledge of site/building regulations and accessibility requirements (ADA/FHA).

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, staffing, fee development, financial performance, contractual compliance, documentation, client interaction, consultant oversight, and lead the production team.
• Guide internal team and external consultants toward the common goal.
• Mentor team members and assist in staff performance evaluations.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives.
• Provide regular status updates to the Studio Director and Principal-in-Charge.
• Conduct programming efforts and site/building analysis to identify opportunities and constraints.
• Forecast staffing needs to meet project scope and adjust accordingly.
• Oversee QA/QC and design reviews at each project phase.
• Oversee construction administration, RFIs, ASIs, shop drawings, field site reviews, and reports.
• Lead project teams from planning to construction documents and site visits.
• Partner with HR on performance management, recruiting, training, and onboarding new hires.
• Incorporate sustainable design solutions into all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture (accredited)

Licensed Architect or pursuing licensure

Tools

MS Office

Team Gantt

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion

3D rendering software

Job description

Browning Day is seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams across civic, cultural, healthcare, and education projects in a hybrid environment. You will manage schedules, staffing, budgets, and documentation while coordinating with clients and consultants.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in architecture, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex projects from planning through construction.