Senior Project Manager - Higher Education Architecture

Grace Design Studios; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing bonuses

401(k) with employer match

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Grace Design Studios seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large architectural projects in Higher Education. You will guide projects from concept through completion, mentor teams, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and programs to drive profitability and quality, coordinating with consultants and internal teams to integrate design and construction requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or professional degree in Architecture; licensure preferred.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex architectural projects across phases.
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and client relationships at a high level.
• Knowledge of design processes, building systems, codes, and construction methods.
• Experience in financial management, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from planning to closeout.
• Develop strategic plans to achieve project success and optimize efficiency.
• Oversee coordination across disciplines ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Maintain primary client liaison, manage expectations, and foster relationships.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and fee estimates for large-scale projects.
• Manage project budgets and schedules to ensure profitability and timely delivery.
• Mentor and support project teams and junior managers.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to align design, technical, and construction requirements.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting, and communications.
• Conduct regular project reviews to address issues and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Project coordination

Budget management

Team mentoring

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Grace Design Studios seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large architectural projects in Higher Education. You will guide projects from concept through completion, mentor teams, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and programs to drive profitability and quality, coordinating with consultants and internal teams to integrate design and construction requirements.