Architect Project Manager

About the role

Contract to Hire position based in Charlotte, NC with hybrid work arrangement. Lead large‑scale architectural projects, serve as trusted client advisor, mentor teams, and contribute to business development in an employee‑owned organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of planning, design, and construction
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance
• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and client presentations
• Ensure project quality through strong QA/QC processes and technical oversight
• Collaborate with operational, accounting, and business leadership to support project success
• Mentor and develop project team members while fostering a collaborative culture
• Support business development efforts and help expand client relationships
• Drive project delivery while balancing schedules, budgets, project goals, and team priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect (RA)
• 12+ years of architectural experience
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Proven success leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong client relationship, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Experience managing large‑scale commercial, institutional, mixed‑use, civic, or campus projects
• LEED Accreditation or sustainable design experience
• PMP Certification
• Experience mentoring and leading project teams
• Passion for collaboration and contributing to an employee‑owned culture

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $64.90/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.