Architectural Project Manager

Job summary

Manage education projects from planning through delivery, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and financial performance. Lead multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, manage contractual changes, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to resolve project issues.

Job details

Your new company Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm with a strong portfolio of complex projects across the education sector. The firm is known for its collaborative approach and commitment to creating thoughtful, sustainable spaces that support evolving learning environments. They offer a flexible working environment and a supportive culture where employees have opportunities to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility, and grow their careers. Your new role As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing education projects from planning through delivery, ensuring contractual commitments, schedules, budgets, and client expectations are successfully met. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams and act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, work plans, and deliverables Developing detailed project work plans and allocating resources across project teams Monitoring project progress, financial performance, and revenue forecasts Leading multidisciplinary teams through QA/QC processes for drawings, specifications, and other deliverables Managing scope changes and ensuring contractual requirements are maintained Coordinating with contractors, consultants, and relevant authorities to resolve project and constructability issues Acting as the primary client liaison and maintaining strong relationships throughout the project life cycle What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will ideally have: 5–10 years of relevant architectural or project management experience Previous experience delivering education projects Strong project and client management experience Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural building systems Good understanding of building codes and permitting processes Strong understanding of project financials, budgets, and revenue forecasting Experience coordinating and leading multidisciplinary teams Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills A flexible, resourceful, and solutions-focused approach Registration with a relevant professional association is considered an asset Business development and strategic planning experience is an asset What you'll get in return You will join an established and collaborative firm offering the opportunity to work on meaningful education projects while continuing to develop your project management and leadership experience. The position offers a base salary of $80,000–$115,000, depending on experience and qualifications, along with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for long-term career development. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

What you’ll do

Manage education projects from planning through delivery, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and financial performance. Lead multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, manage contractual changes, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to resolve project issues.

Requirements

Candidates should have 5–10 years of relevant architectural or project management experience, including experience delivering education projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. They should bring strong project, client, and financial management skills, knowledge of building systems, codes, and permitting, and excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Career Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Client Management
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management
• Resource Allocation
• Financial Forecasting
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Contract Management
• Scope Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Architectural Building Systems
• Mechanical Building Systems
• Electrical Building Systems
• Structural Building Systems

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Art & Design
• Construction
• Education
• Engineering

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