Architecture Senior Project Manager

Fisher Associates•Canonsburg, PA

51m•$120,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Project Manager, Architecture. Placemaking + Community Design Lead impactful, community-driven projects as a Senior Project Manager in our Placemaking + Community Design Studio. You'll oversee complex architectural projects from concept through construction, managing teams, resources, and client relationships to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. This role blends strategic leadership, community centered work, design excellence and technical rigor, perfect for a licensed architect ready to shape neighborhoods and grow a dynamic portfolio. Bring your passion for design, collaboration, and project execution to a studio that values innovation and client success. About Fisher Associates At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives. What You’ll Do as an Architecture Senior Project Manager Lead design strategy and collaborate with high-performing, cross-functional teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align with client goals and ensure seamless project delivery. Successfully lead projects of varying size and complexity from initial setup through planning, safety analysis, and project kick-off. Manage project budgets, financial performance and reporting, scope, schedule, and staffing. Oversee project billing, client updates, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout. Provide clear direction, motivation, and mentorship to foster high-performing teams. Prepare winning project proposals and serve as primary client contact throughout the process. Support new business development efforts in collaboration with the Client Services team by delivering exceptional service, promoting Fisher’s capabilities, and building lasting client relationships. Successfully navigate and implement complex public processes and municipal approvals. Represent Fisher Associate’s in professional organizations, business boards, and community activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field from an accredited university
12+ years minimum of professional project design, technical and management experience required.
NY Registered Architect, or ability to obtain it.
Client relationship, staff management, and business development experience required.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills.
Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead design strategy and collaborate with high-performing, cross-functional teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align with client goals and ensure seamless project delivery.
Successfully lead projects of varying size and complexity from initial setup through planning, safety analysis, and project kick-off.
Manage project budgets, financial performance and reporting, scope, schedule, and staffing.
Oversee project billing, client updates, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout.
Provide clear direction, motivation, and mentorship to foster high-performing teams.
Prepare winning project proposals and serve as primary client contact throughout the process.
Support new business development efforts in collaboration with the Client Services team by delivering exceptional service, promoting Fisher’s capabilities, and building lasting client relationships.
Successfully navigate and implement complex public processes and municipal approvals.
Represent Fisher Associate’s in professional organizations, business boards, and community activities.