Senior Project Manager

Stratus®; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 4

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Stratus is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead architectural projects from inception to completion, focusing on scope, schedule, and budget. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and oversee regulatory compliance across phases.

The role emphasizes leadership in design development, production drawings, and construction administration, with strong collaboration with business development for future proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 15+ years of professional architecture experience.
• Hands-on involvement in development, review, and coordination of construction docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Maintain client relationships and communication with consultants and contractors.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect schedules.
• Prepare updates and presentations for clients and senior management.
• Ensure codes, safety standards, and zoning laws are met.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News‑Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high‑growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public‑ and private‑sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest‑quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large‑scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage architectural projects from inception to completion, with a focus on scope, schedule, and budget management. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring that projects meet both client expectations and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all phases, from initial concept development to construction completion, ensuring that project goals are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring regular communication.
• Identify project risks early on, developing mitigation strategies and resolving issues to avoid disruptions in project timelines.
• Prepare and present project updates, reports, and presentations to clients and senior management, addressing project milestones, challenges, and next steps.
• Ensure adherence to building codes, safety standards, and zoning laws throughout the project lifecycle, managing necessary permits and approvals.
• Manage project team members, including mentoring junior staff and providing guidance on technical and project management aspects.
• Lead the quality control process for design and construction documentation, ensuring that project deliverables meet both internal and client standards.
• Direct the development and coordination of production drawings and specifications from programming and schematic design through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration, while maintaining technical oversight to ensure design quality, code compliance, and adherence to project standards.
• Coordinate and participate in site visits and inspections to review the progress of construction and ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Oversee financial aspects of projects, including tracking expenses, approving invoices, and ensuring the profitability of the project.
• Provide technical leadership for complex projects, including adaptive reuse, renovations, and additions, ensuring the quality and accuracy of architectural documentation and deliverables throughout all project phases.
• Collaborate with business development teams to support proposal development for future projects and participate in client presentations as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects while maintaining hands‑on involvement in the development, review, and coordination of construction documents and technical architectural deliverables.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.
• Understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of budgeting, resource allocation, and financial tracking for projects.
• 15+ years of professional experience in architecture.

Preferred

• Architectural License.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team‑oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success.
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize.
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing.
• We support hybrid work and balance because your well‑being matters.
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans.

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.