Architectural Project Manager Jobs
Architectural Project Manager jobs are open across commercial, residential, healthcare, and institutional sectors, from project architect to senior and principal project manager, with specializations in design management, construction administration, and sustainable building. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company: Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, real estate, and financial industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and many branch offices throughout the U.S.
Position Summary: The Architectural Designer manages a subset of Trileaf’s architectural and MEP projects from conception through completion, producing Construction Documents that satisfy applicable building codes and permitting requirements. This role operates with limited oversight, incorporating feedback from Trileaf’s Project Managers and licensed Architects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review each new project upon assignment to identify potential issues with the Design Intent, on-site conditions, and any additional services that may be required (e.g., structural or civil engineering, site plans)
- Complete a Background Drawing within 2–3 business days of assignment and provide it to the MEP engineers along with a completion timeline, holding the MEP department accountable to that timeline within the scope of the Project Designer’s authority
- Produce a complete set of Architectural Construction Documents within approximately 10–15 business days, depending on client and prototype requirements
- Perform self-QA/QC review of deliverables to identify and correct errors prior to submission
- Manage multiple concurrent projects as project lead
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, addressing questions and discussing the costs and benefits of design decisions
- Provide clients with periodic project status updates, typically on a weekly basis
- Perform permitting assistance on completed CD sets, including preparing permit applications in coordination with the client, submitting CDs to the applicable jurisdiction, coordinating plan review fees and reimbursement, monitoring jurisdictional review status, addressing AHJ redlines or requests, and obtaining AHJ-stamped CDs for the client upon approval, as applicable
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Intermediate knowledge of Building Codes, including Accessibility Compliance
- Strong drafting ability in AutoCAD; REVIT proficiency a plus
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight, while incorporating feedback from Project Managers and licensed Architects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to clients
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet established deadlines
Preferred Experience:
- Experience producing CD sets for retail, convenience store, and/or restaurant prototypes
- Familiarity with permitting processes and requirements across multiple state and local jurisdictions
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent experience
- 0-1 year of relevant architectural design/drafting experience
Licenses and Certifications:
- No specific license required
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods while drafting, reviewing plans, and using computer software (e.g., AutoCAD, REVIT)
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment
- Sufficient visual acuity to read detailed architectural drawings, specifications, building codes, and computer screens
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, Architects of Record, and internal teams
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, or move about the office environment
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, or existing buildings to review field conditions
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. occasionally (e.g., laptop, drawing sets, office supplies)
Work Environment and Travel:
- This is primarily an in-office position; work is performed at a desk/workstation preparing Construction Documents using CAD software
- Travel to project sites, if required, is expected to be occasional for kickoff meetings, site condition reviews, or client meetings
- Overnight travel is occasionally required
- Work may occasionally be performed at existing buildings or active project sites when reviewing on-site conditions
Potential Hazards:
- Minimal hazard exposure is expected under normal office/drafting conditions
- If occasional site visits are required, potential exposure to standard construction site conditions (uneven terrain, moving equipment/vehicles, weather) may occur
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
- 3 weeks of PTO per year
- 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, education verification, employment verification and drug test. This may also include credit and motor vehicle record checks depending on the position.
Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disorder, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Company: Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, real estate, and financial industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and many branch offices throughout the U.S.
Position Summary: The Architectural Designer manages a subset of Trileaf’s architectural and MEP projects from conception through completion, producing Construction Documents that satisfy applicable building codes and permitting requirements. This role operates with limited oversight, incorporating feedback from Trileaf’s Project Managers and licensed Architects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review each new project upon assignment to identify potential issues with the Design Intent, on-site conditions, and any additional services that may be required (e.g., structural or civil engineering, site plans)
- Complete a Background Drawing within 2–3 business days of assignment and provide it to the MEP engineers along with a completion timeline, holding the MEP department accountable to that timeline within the scope of the Project Designer’s authority
- Produce a complete set of Architectural Construction Documents within approximately 10–15 business days, depending on client and prototype requirements
- Perform self-QA/QC review of deliverables to identify and correct errors prior to submission
- Manage multiple concurrent projects as project lead
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, addressing questions and discussing the costs and benefits of design decisions
- Provide clients with periodic project status updates, typically on a weekly basis
- Perform permitting assistance on completed CD sets, including preparing permit applications in coordination with the client, submitting CDs to the applicable jurisdiction, coordinating plan review fees and reimbursement, monitoring jurisdictional review status, addressing AHJ redlines or requests, and obtaining AHJ-stamped CDs for the client upon approval, as applicable
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Intermediate knowledge of Building Codes, including Accessibility Compliance
- Strong drafting ability in AutoCAD; REVIT proficiency a plus
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight, while incorporating feedback from Project Managers and licensed Architects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to clients
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet established deadlines
Preferred Experience:
- Experience producing CD sets for retail, convenience store, and/or restaurant prototypes
- Familiarity with permitting processes and requirements across multiple state and local jurisdictions
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent experience
- 0-1 year of relevant architectural design/drafting experience
Licenses and Certifications:
- No specific license required
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods while drafting, reviewing plans, and using computer software (e.g., AutoCAD, REVIT)
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment
- Sufficient visual acuity to read detailed architectural drawings, specifications, building codes, and computer screens
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, Architects of Record, and internal teams
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, or move about the office environment
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, or existing buildings to review field conditions
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. occasionally (e.g., laptop, drawing sets, office supplies)
Work Environment and Travel:
- This is primarily an in-office position; work is performed at a desk/workstation preparing Construction Documents using CAD software
- Travel to project sites, if required, is expected to be occasional for kickoff meetings, site condition reviews, or client meetings
- Overnight travel is occasionally required
- Work may occasionally be performed at existing buildings or active project sites when reviewing on-site conditions
Potential Hazards:
- Minimal hazard exposure is expected under normal office/drafting conditions
- If occasional site visits are required, potential exposure to standard construction site conditions (uneven terrain, moving equipment/vehicles, weather) may occur
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
- 3 weeks of PTO per year
- 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, education verification, employment verification and drug test. This may also include credit and motor vehicle record checks depending on the position.
Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disorder, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Colliers Engineering & Design17
- Jobot16
- Corgan7
- AECOM5
- RK&K4
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting17
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Manufacturing1
- Aerospace & Defense1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in architectural project manager jobs.
- Professional architecture license (AIA) or active licensure candidacy with significant exam progress
- 5 to 10 years of experience managing architectural projects from schematic design through construction administration
- Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination across consultant disciplines
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, fee tracking, and client billing
- Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processes
- Experience with project management software such as Deltek Vantagepoint or similar practice management tools
Tips for Your Architectural Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scale
Firms weigh square footage, construction cost, and delivery method heavily. List each major project's total budget, gross square footage, and whether it used design-bid-build or design-build, so hiring managers can gauge the complexity you've managed without digging.
Align your portfolio to the firm's project type
A healthcare specialist reviewing your portfolio expects to see patient flow considerations and infection control constraints. Reorder your case studies before each application so the most relevant project type leads, rather than your most visually impressive work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists architectural project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by delivery method, not just sector
Many openings specify integrated project delivery, design-build, or construction manager at risk. Matching your experience to the firm's preferred delivery method is a faster signal of fit than sector alone and often determines whether your application advances past the first screen.
Prepare a fee proposal walkthrough for interviews
Firms increasingly ask architectural project managers to walk through how they'd structure a fee proposal or manage scope creep on a fixed-fee contract. Rehearse a specific example that shows how you tracked budget burn against deliverable milestones and what you adjusted mid-project.
Negotiate start date around project handoffs
If you're mid-project at your current firm, propose a start date tied to a natural handoff point like a completed construction document set or a permit submission. Firms respect this and it protects your professional relationships with both employers.
Architectural Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most architectural project managers?
The companies hiring the most architectural project managers right now include Colliers Engineering & Design, Jobot, and Corgan, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare, higher education, and municipal clients are driving much of the current demand.
How many architectural project manager jobs are remote?
About 54% of architectural project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of construction administration and client coordination. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include programming, design development, and specification writing, where site presence is less critical than during construction phases.
How do you become an architectural project manager?
Most architectural project managers start as staff architects or project architects and take on progressively larger coordination roles over several years. Earning your architecture license is a strong baseline, and building direct experience managing consultant teams, client relationships, and project budgets accelerates the path. Many firms also value credentials in project management alongside licensure.
Can you get hired as an architectural project manager without direct experience in the role?
Yes, especially if you've led significant portions of a project without the official title. Firms often promote from within or hire candidates who can point to concrete examples of managing deliverable schedules, coordinating consultants, or running client meetings. Framing your existing project architect experience around budget ownership and team coordination closes most of the gap.
What does the architectural project manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on project types and firm fit, followed by an in-person or video interview where you walk through a representative project from kickoff to closeout. Many firms ask how you've handled scope changes, fee overruns, or consultant coordination problems. A portfolio review and a conversation with principals or studio leadership often come in a final round.
Where can I find and apply to architectural project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to architectural project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience, sector focus, and preferred delivery method, then apply directly to each one that matches.
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