Senior Project Architect/Project Manager

SCHEMMER ASSOCIATES INC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Educational reimbursement

ESOP

Job summary

Convergence Design, a Schemmer Company, in Kansas City, MO, seeks an experienced Senior Architect / Project Manager to lead architectural projects from concept through construction and to contribute to business development. You will manage teams, schedules, and budgets while building strong client relationships and delivering cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, client coordination, and exceptional design execution across diverse building types within a stable,

Qualifications

• Master/BS/BA Architecture degree.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Registration required.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and communicate with clients and project team members.
• Proven success in working with a team to pursue new projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish architectural construction documents.
• Experience in design for a variety of buildings.
• Knowledge of estimating and specification writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of architectural projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project teams, schedules, and budgets to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development efforts and help secure new work.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard of excellence.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication with clients

Team coordination

Education

Master/BS/BA Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced | Location: Kansas City, MO 64102 | Position Type: Full Time

Convergence Design, a Schemmer Company, of Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced, full-time Senior Architect / Project Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels at delivering high-quality architectural projects while also contributing to business development and client growth.

Are you looking for a position where your architectural expertise is truly valued? Do you want to work for a stable, well-established firm that supports long-term career growth? Are you a natural relationship builder who enjoys winning work and leading project teams from concept through completion? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER

As a key member of our architectural team, you will lead the design and management of architectural projects from concept through construction while supporting the firm’s growth initiatives. You will manage project teams, schedules, and budgets to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet client goals.

In this role, you will build strong client relationships, contribute to business development efforts, and help secure new work. Your leadership, organizational skills, and design expertise ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of architectural projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project teams, schedules, and budgets to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development efforts and help secure new work.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard of excellence.

Qualifications

• Master/BS/BA Architecture degree.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Registration required.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and communicate with clients and project team members.
• Proven success in working with a team to pursue new projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish architectural construction documents.
• Experience in design for a variety of buildings.
• Knowledge of estimating and specification writing.

About Convergence Design, a Schemmer Company

This architecture position earns a competitive salary. We also offer outstanding benefits, including health, dental, and vision. Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance are provided at no cost. Benefits also include paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and educational reimbursement. Beyond benefits, we offer a fun, relaxed culture with highly engaged employees and leaders who care about their teams.

Benefits of Working at The Schemmer Associates Inc.

• Stability - 65 years of continuous operation supporting long-term careers.
• Career Growth Opportunities - emphasis on both technical and leadership training across a diverse range of design disciplines and consulting services.
• Ownership - Employee-owned with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that includes open-book financial management, stock distributions, and a profit-sharing plan.
• Competitive Wages - annual analysis of national industry norms to ensure wages are competitive.
• Benefits - life, LTD, STD insurance at no cost; health/dental/vision insurance; Section 125 Plan; PTO; 401(k) plan with employer match; alternate work schedules; educational reimbursement and more.
• Technology - utilization of the latest technology to add value to the services we provide.