Senior Project Manager, Civic & Justice Architecture

Grace Design Studios; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing bonuses

401(k) plan with employer match

Employer-paid short-term disability

Employer-paid long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Hospital indemnity

Supplemental life insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Grace Design Studios is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex architectural projects in our Civic and Justice studios from concept through completion. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships across large-scale projects in Louisiana.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in architecture, a firm grasp of design processes, building systems and codes, and proven leadership and financial management skills.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture; licensure preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex architectural projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of design processes, building systems, codes and construction methods.
• Proven experience in financial management, project scheduling and contract administration.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from planning through closeout.
• Develop strategic plans to achieve project success while controlling costs.
• Oversee coordination across disciplines ensuring quality, schedule and budget.
• Serve as primary client liaison, managing expectations and relationships.
• Prepare proposals, contracts and fee estimates for large-scale projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and programs to ensure profitability.
• Mentor and support project teams and junior managers.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal teams on design, technical and construction needs.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting and communications to firm standards.
• Conduct regular project reviews to ensure progress and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Team mentoring

Revit

AutoCAD

Building codes

Education

Architecture degree

Architect licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Grace Design Studios is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex architectural projects in our Civic and Justice studios from concept through completion. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships across large-scale projects in Louisiana.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in architecture, a firm grasp of design processes, building systems and codes, and proven leadership and financial management skills.