Senior Federal Project Architect & PM Lead

GastingerWalker; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Growth opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

GastingerWalker is seeking an experienced Project Architect / Project Manager to lead the design and coordination of complex architectural projects with a strong emphasis on Federal (DOD/GSA/USACE) work. This role requires an organized, technically skilled, and communicative professional who can support clients, staff, consultants, and deliverables from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate brings 10 years of architectural experience, a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture, and

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional architectural experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Professional architectural license preferred (or active pursuit).
• Strong communication and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of complex architectural projects.
• Support projects from concept through construction administration.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and consultants.
• Represent the firm in meetings with clients, workshops, and site reviews.
• Develop and review architectural drawings, specifications, and documents.
• Ensure designs meet building codes, zoning regulations, and project requirements.
• Coordinate construction administration tasks (RFIs, submittals, site visits, punch lists).
• Work with leadership on project planning and resource management.
• Foster a positive, collaborative studio culture.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Presentations

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Professional license preferred or active pursuit

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

GastingerWalker is seeking an experienced Project Architect / Project Manager to lead the design and coordination of complex architectural projects with a strong emphasis on Federal (DOD/GSA/USACE) work. This role requires an organized, technically skilled, and communicative professional who can support clients, staff, consultants, and deliverables from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate brings 10 years of architectural experience, a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture, and