Senior Project Manager - Architecture

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of project delivery
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and client expectations
• Develop project management plans, QA/QC plans, project schedules, and resource plans
• Maintain project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure projects are delivered with a high level of quality while maintaining profitability and client satisfaction
• Mentorship & Team Development
• Mentor architects, designers, and emerging professionals across the team
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development opportunities for staff
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across offices and disciplines
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and talent development efforts
• Client Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work
• Lead client meetings, presentations, interviews, and project discussions
• Communicate project scope, budgets, schedules, amendments, and progress updates effectively
• Coordinate with permitting agencies, jurisdictional authorities, contractors, and public stakeholders as required

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering required
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant professional experience managing architectural projects
• Experience: Experience leading municipal, industrial, or public-sector projects preferred
• Licenses: Licensed Architect in WI required
• Professional Involvement: Active member of AIA preferred
• Industry-related certifications and professional organization involvement encouraged

Skills

• Project Management: Strong project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver successful project outcomes
• Client Relations: Exceptional client relationship skills
• Financial Management: Strong financial acumen and understanding of project performance metrics
• Mentoring & Development: Proven mentoring, leadership, and team development capabilities
• Priorities: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills

Why MSA

• 100% employee-owned firm with 100+ years of community impact
• Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
• Flexible work-life integration
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
• Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
• Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Additional Benefits

• Compensation Range: $99,800–$159,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
• Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year
• Paid Holidays: 8 holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave: Regardless of birth parent
• Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP): Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Equal Opportunity Employer: MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.