Project Manager – Architect

Our Commercial Studio is looking to bring on an Architect with 8-10+ years of architectural work experience who will act as the Project Manager for several commercial projects including design-build. We want to connect with someone with a strong commercial background who can lead and manage a team of designers and interact directly with a diverse clientele. Our ideal candidate is interested in collaborating with our team of builders and network of subcontractors and is eager to elevate the design conversation around light and mid-level commercial projects throughout Maine and greater New England.

As a Project Manager in our Commercial Studio, you will:

• Generate creative solutions to design briefs – understand and present the project’s goals, opportunities, and challenges.

  • Implement or create project documentation at all phases of the design process. 

  • Generate renderings and graphics to communicate design intent. 

  • Be well-versed in building code requirements and creative application of such.

  • Present design solutions to clients and project stakeholders.

• Manage administrative, creative, and technical aspects of multiple custom commercial projects.

  • Manage design teams of 1-3 architects/designers – with creative oversight by Director or Principal Architect. 

  • Plan and lead internal and external team meetings.

  • Facilitate day-to-day direct client contact in a professional and courteous manner, especially when discussing difficult topics like budgets and delays. 

  • Provide technical support, review, and oversight for projects within the studio. 

  • Actively manage client budgets, schedules, and programs of assigned projects.

  • Review project design, financials, and health of client relationship with Director at regular intervals.

  • Allocate and manage architectural design fees to ensure client’s expectations are consistently in focus. 

  • Engage and manage project consultants. 

  • Collaborate with in-house or external Construction Project Managers. 

  • Review and issue project invoices.

  • Visit job sites to ensure construction conforms to construction documents and design intent. 

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of work experience in an architectural practice

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution 

• Registered Architect – Highly Preferred

• Technical knowledge of design and construction processes in light and moderate commercial construction techniques. 

• Strong and clear communication skills – comfortable managing a team and coordinating with clients in a professional and positive manner. 

• Ability to manage project budget and schedule – guiding project team and clients following those targets.

• Experience using Revit (or other BIM software)

• Comfortable using Project Management software (Monograph preferred)

• A proven history of effective leadership and success in delivering $1million+ projects

Our company benefits:

• Six weeks PTO per year for everyone with accrual starting on day 1

• Work-from-home flexibility (up to 2 days per week; 3 days in-office required)

• Paid company holidays

• Employer-sponsored health benefits and group dental/vision plans

• HSA/FSA/HRA options

• Employer-matched 401k plan (up to 4%)

• Profit sharing opportunities

• Bonus program for exceeding billable hours targets

• Paid parental leave after one year

• Professional Development support

• An opportunity to collaborate closely with builders and millworkers