Architectural Project Manager

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join its Sports Team in Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC; or Columbia, SC. The role guides delivery of complex, high‑profile projects such as athletic complexes, stadiums, parks, sports and recreation facilities, and community gathering spaces, working alongside designers and technical experts to shape the future of sports and recreation environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development and establish project scopes, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with architecture and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships and ensuring project goals are achieved from concept through completion.
• Develop project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and direct planning and coordination across architects, engineers, planners, and specialty consultants.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, approvals, and quality‑control processes to support successful execution.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, and resource management.
• Lead contract administration, consultant coordination, and project documentation throughout all phases of delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide timely progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support marketing efforts, identify new opportunities, and contribute to the growth of CHA’s Sports portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 9 years of building design, construction, or construction‑management experience, including 6 years of project‑management experience (required).
• Ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams and construction administration.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra‑work authorizations, and project close‑out documents (required).
• Experience managing project accounting processes—including forecasting, budgeting, revenue, and cash flow (required).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (required); knowledge of MS Project or Deltek VantagePoint preferred.
• Revit and/or AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both one‑on‑one and in front of large groups.
• Ability to travel as needed (required).
• PMP certification, PE (Professional Engineer) license, or RA (Registered Architect) license preferred.
• Consulting and/or construction‑management industry experience highly preferred.

Benefits

Take ownership of transformative projects that elevate communities and create memorable experiences through sports, recreation, and public spaces. Expand your influence beyond project management by building client partnerships, pursuing new opportunities, and helping shape the future growth of CHA’s Sports practice. Collaborate with talented architects, engineers, and planners in a culture that values leadership, innovation, and professional growth.

Pay

Salary Range: $125,000 – $140,000 (based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and market evaluation).