Civic Project Manager, Licensed Architect

Job Details

Mid‑size established architecture firm with a focus on healthcare, federal, civic and education projects is looking for a Senior Licensed Architect with a background in civic projects.

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 per year.

• Lead and communicate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Foster and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the project team, providing leadership, professional development, and mentoring to staff.
• Assist senior management in developing and validating project scope, fees, budgets, services, and consultant contracts.
• Consult with clients to determine functional and special requirements, and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction timelines.
• Ensure timely and comprehensive communication of project details between clients, internal project teams, consultants, and contractors to address technical or critical issues during contract administration.
• Manage projects using Deltek Vantagepoint tools, creating work plans that outline budget, scope, consultants, schedules, fees, costs, and additional services or actions.
• Assist in preparing project presentations and lead schematic, design development, and contract document sessions with clients and consultants.
• Review documents for compliance with building and accessibility codes, ensuring project documentation and contracts meet Hoefer Welker’s standards.
• Oversee construction document adherence to design intent and ensure the financial profitability of projects.
• Initiate and enforce the Quality Assurance Program throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify new business opportunities, actively seek out potential projects, and build relationships with current clients.
• Participate in select marketing and business development activities and assist with the creation of fee proposals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors, and relevant agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent education/experience;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in architectural practice, with a focus on project management across all phases.
• Experience in Design‑build and developer‑driven projects preferred.
• Required experience in Commercial, Healthcare, or Government projects.
• Architectural registration required with a current license; NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED Green Associate accreditation desired.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to use an insured personal vehicle for work‑related travel.

• Flexible work hours
• Generous PTO accrual rate
• Paid holidays annually
• Competitive salaries
• Life, health, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Career growth

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