Project Manager - Architecture

Arete Collective LP•Spicewood, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thomas Ranch is a 2,200-acre master-planned community near Lake Travis, just 30 minutes from downtown Austin. It features uniquely designed neighborhoods, including a walkable downtown core, nature-immersed residential areas, and an ultra-luxe private community with an 18-hole golf course and a five-star boutique hotel. This community is built on a forward-thinking approach that honors the land, enhances residents' lives, and creates value. The Project Manager – Architecture leads architectural projects from concept through completion, guiding internal design teams, consultants, and stakeholders. This role serves as the primary client liaison and is responsible for setting direction, promoting collaboration, anticipating challenges, and maintaining accountability for schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, technical expertise, creativity, and design acumen, with the ability to mentor team members and support a high-performing, solutions-oriented project environment. This role supports estimating, plan takeoffs, subcontractor negotiations, scheduling, and budget management.

Requirements

Accredited degree in Architecture required
7 to 9 years of architectural design and project management experience.
Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, MS Office Suite, project planning software, and Monday.com or similar tools.
Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Knowledge of sustainable practices and experience using integrated design methods.
Willingness and ability to travel for client meetings and site visits.
Collaborative and creative approach to project delivery.
Remain flexible and manage multiple projects at different stages of development simultaneously.
Detail oriented and highly organized; offers excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, holidays, and weekends as business or project needs require.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred
Architectural licensure preferred.
Experience with luxury residential communities preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Built and maintain strong working relationships with consultants, contractors, and jurisdictional agencies.
Develop design fee estimates and proposals, and negotiate consultant scope, schedules, and fees.
Create project schedules, coordinate team assignments, and keep project plans current.
Oversee preparation and review of presentations and deliverables, ensuring code compliance and constructability.
Promote a productive team environment and mentor junior staff.
Monitor project financials and adjust plans to support overall project performance.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
Support marketing and business development efforts that advance firm objectives.
Follow all company safety policies, site-specific safety procedures, and applicable safety requirements when visiting active project or construction sites.
Use required personal protective equipment, such as hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, closed-toe footwear, or other equipment required by the site.
Maintain awareness of common construction-site hazards, including moving equipment, uneven surfaces, elevated work areas, electrical hazards, weather exposure, and restricted access zones.
Promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, or safety concerns to appropriate leadership, site personnel, or the designated safety contact.
Coordinate with contractors and project teams to support safe site access, project reviews, and communication of design or field conditions that may affect safety, constructability, or compliance.