Design Project Manager (Architect)

Morgan Construction Management, LLC • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $115,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Construction Management (MCM) is seeking a Design Project Manager (Architect) to support the Office of Capital Programs Team at the School District of Philadelphia. The role focuses primarily on projects at existing educational buildings and associated support facilities, with some site work. The candidate must be a Registered Architect in Pennsylvania and have experience in the school buildings and facilities construction industry. The position reports directly to the Design Manager.

MCM provides construction project management services across government, transportation, education, religious institutions, housing, and commercial markets. Since 2011, MCM has served private- and public-sector clients, managing projects from programming and pre-construction through implementation and post-construction. The Design Project Manager contributes to design procurement and oversight, project assessments and documentation, technical reviews, permitting and agency coordination, construction-phase support, facilities planning, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.
• Registered Architect licensed in Pennsylvania.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in architectural design, building assessments, construction documentation, and project coordination for schools, commercial buildings, and institutional or public facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, including the City of Philadelphia Building Code, IBC, AISC, ACI, and other relevant design and material standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating the City of Philadelphia building permit process, including submissions, plan-review responses, and regulatory approvals.
• Proficiency in architectural design and documentation software, including Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Working knowledge of building materials, envelope systems, interior finishes, space planning, and programming.
• Ability to develop and issue Requests for Proposals for third-party design firms and consultants.
• Understanding of architectural design, renovation, remodeling, permitting, and construction administration processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and external agencies.
• Ability to prepare technical documents, reports, and specifications for construction professionals and present technical information effectively to non-technical audiences and decision-makers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Adobe Creative Suite, and related project documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate and advertise RFPs to select third-party design firms.
• Review and approve proposals submitted by third-party design firms.
• Manage design contracts and review and approve design consultant invoices.
• Prepare scope determination reports for Capital Improvement Projects, including building surveys, envelope system assessments, conceptual designs, building assessments, and field inspections.
• Perform technical review and approval of design development drawings and construction documents.
• Prepare bid specifications and Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and provide design support to the Capital Improvement Project Team during bidding and construction.
• Contribute to the evaluation, restoration, repair design, and preservation of existing historic schools, construction materials, and building systems.
• Coordinate with the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections and other external agencies.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to support constructability, code compliance, and integration of building systems.
• Collaborate with Environmental, Construction, Facilities and Maintenance, and Space Planning departments.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, code analyses, and construction details for compliance with project scope, applicable codes, and client standards.
• Conduct site visits, document existing conditions, and recommend repairs, renovations, and building improvements.
• Coordinate architectural work with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, and civil disciplines.
• Perform related work as required.
• Support development of long-range facilities plans and capital investment strategies.
• Assist in evaluating consultant and contractor performance.
• Participate in special initiatives related to facilities planning, funding, and capital program governance.
• Respond to inquiries from client staff, building staff, facilities stakeholders, and community stakeholders regarding capital projects.

Benefits

• Starting salary range of $115,000 to $155,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility based on company success.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% company match.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior