Project Architect/Project Manager

This exciting position offers the opportunity for growth into a leadership position for a project architect or project designer, to assume full responsibility for Project and Program Management in our growing Federal Studio. Job Responsibilities Leadership and Program Management * Leads client relationship from initial assessment of client needs through project delivery * Manages major federal contracts, projects and multiple smaller projects to completion * Prepares documents and supporting materials in compliance with periodic contract reporting requirement Project Management * Prepares fee proposals and successfully negotiates fees * Solicits, negotiates and manages consultant contracts * Manages projects from inception through contract administration * Oversees risk management planning, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies. * Ensures adherence to budget and schedule requirements. * Manages billing and collections for assigned projects. * Establishes and maintains quality control/quality assurance plans * Coordinate all aspects of interface with stakeholder groups * Coordinate all aspects of interface with Owner review process * Manages projects to profitability * Leads integration of sustainability and resiliency principles * Champions BIM standards and digital collaboration tools, ensuring team alignment Design, Production, Coordination and Documentation * Works with design and technical teams to shape design concepts * Coordinates engineering work to ensure compliance with design concept * Coordinates with Senior technical staff and design staff to facilitate technical solutions * Creates Contract Documents * Coordinate CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, codes and standards and ADA requirements * For smaller projects may oversee production or create all schematic, DD and CD documents * Leads construction administration efforts and coordinates industry partners and consultants Marketing and Business Development * Identifies and pursues new business opportunities with existing and potential clients. * Participates in marketing strategy sessions and presentations * Ensure positive relationships resulting in additional business or referred work Mentoring * Assign tasks, oversee work and provide feedback to staff * Develops skills of staff for future projects * Creates a positive work environment with effective team building and inter-personal skills Education, Work Experience, and Leadership * Graduate of architecture or interior design school: equivalent experience may be substituted * 10-15+ years' experience producing design projects including 5+ years managing projects * Registration required: Must be a Licensed Architect or Interior Designer * Federal security clearance preferred, eligibility required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Comprehensive knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to interior architecture * Experience with building design and envelope detailing a plus * Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements * Proven ability to write and negotiate contracts for services, consultants and contractors * Proven ability to solve contract and administration issues within the established design context * Demonstrated ability to manage and lead all levels of staff * Advanced verbal and written communication skills * Advanced presentation and graphic communication skills * Familiarity with federal procurement processes and design standards * Advanced Revit modeling skills * Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills * Advanced MS Office Suite skills

Created: 2026-04-02