Sr. Architectural Project Manager

About the role

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Position Summary

The Senior Architectural Project Manager provides planning, design, and construction support for commercial, institutional, and government facility projects. This position supports multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of project execution, including planning, design coordination, construction administration, and project closeout activities. The role requires strong technical knowledge of building systems, workspace planning, facility design standards, and construction practices, particularly within secure government environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction activities for commercial and government facility projects.
• Cookordination with architects, engineers, construction teams, and stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
• Aid in the development and review of construction documents, design packages, and project deliverables.
• Support facility planning efforts, workspace utilization studies, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Maintain oversight of project progress and assist with construction coordination activities.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications to support project documentation, reporting, and design coordination.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable government, safety, and security requirements.

Security Requirements

At the time of task order award, contractor personnel must possess an active Secret security clearance reflected in the appropriate Government security system. Additionally, personnel must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Top Secret (TS) security clearance in support of FBI operations, as work under this task order may require access to FBI-occupied facilities, sensitive information, and FBINet systems.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Master Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field. Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience supporting commercial, institutional, or government planning, design, and construction projects. Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and supporting projects through various phases of design and construction. Proficiency in current versions of industry-standard design and project management software, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of building systems, workspace planning, facility design standards, construction coordination, and commercial and government facility design and construction practices.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Planning, or a related discipline preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or other sustainable design certification preferred. Training or coursework related to federal facility standards, secure facility design, or government construction management preferred. Experience with federal planning and design standards, including familiarity with ICD/ICS, UFC, GSA, or FBI facility requirements, preferred. Certification or advanced training in construction administration, facility planning, or space management is desirable.

Working Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery. This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

• Sitting/Standing: Not a sedentary role. Requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.
• Walking: Requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.
• Using Hands/Fingers: Requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information. Constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
• Talking/Hearing: Requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.
• Seeing: Requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
• Carrying/Lifting: Requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order: First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and Second, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and Third, to other qualified Native Americans; and Fourth, to all other qualified applicants

Home Office Connectivity Requirements for Hybrid & Remote Positions

To ensure reliable collaboration, client service, and secure access to company systems, the Company requires minimum connectivity standards to be eligible or remain eligible to work in a hybrid or remote capacity. Employees working remotely must maintain broadband internet service capable of consistently supporting video conferencing, VPN connectivity, and cloud-based applications. Hybrid or remote work eligibility may be reassessed if connectivity standards are not met. This includes: Wired broadband service (cable, fiber, or DSL) with at least minimum 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload Some positions may require minimum 200-300 Mbps download / 25-35 Mbps upload speed Celluar hotspot or fixed wireless cellular services (e.g., T-Mobile Home Internet) may not be used as a primary connection. The Company will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements as it relates to the reimbursement of home internet expenses. Eligibility for reimbursement of home internet expenses is defined in a separate policy.