Senior Project Architect – Commercial Buildings

Colliers Engineering & Design; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Manager for Commercial Architecture to lead technical and administrative directions on design projects from inception through construction.

The role requires 8–10+ years of architecture experience, active Texas licensure, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, ensuring QA/QC and on-time delivery while mentoring junior staff. Occasional travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• 8-10+ years of experience as an Architect.
• Texas licensure required.
• AutoCAD and Revit design software experience.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by supervisor.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Participate in or hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing the review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisor's approval.
• Ensure all project work is performed and completed in accordance with QA/QC standards, systems and procedures as designated for project.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meeting).
• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-established goal.
• Assist with mentoring junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Assist with the preparation for public hearings, meetings and any other presentations in relation to current projects.
• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Manager for Commercial Architecture to lead technical and administrative directions on design projects from inception through construction.

The role requires 8–10+ years of architecture experience, active Texas licensure, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, ensuring QA/QC and on-time delivery while mentoring junior staff. Occasional travel to client sites may be required.