Project Manager (Architecture)

SHP • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Manager at SHP, you'll be responsible for guiding projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with client expectations. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, coordinating teams, and building trusted client relationships. You'll work closely with Project Architects, engineers, consultants, and clients to manage scope, schedule, and budget while supporting a collaborative, high-performing project team. You'll play a critical role in balancing big-picture goals with day-to-day execution and will be a key contributor to project success across our education, civic, and workplace markets. If you are organized, proactive, and motivated by delivering meaningful work through strong relationships and thoughtful planning, this role offers an opportunity to grow your impact at SHP.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience supporting or managing building projects through multiple phases.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and scope management.
• Familiarity with standard A/E project delivery methods and consultant coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized, manage competing priorities, and follow through on details.
• Collaborative mindset with a solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
• Candidates for this role should be willing and able to travel as needed, often with short notice, to support firmwide priorities, strengthen client connections, and grow their impact across markets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on education, civic, or institutional projects preferred.
• Experience with project management software and financial tracking tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget across all phases of design and construction.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering clear communication and trust throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Project Architects, engineering disciplines, interior design, and consultants to ensure aligned and efficient project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, and fee tracking tools.
• Monitor project financial performance and collaborate with leadership to address risks, changes, or opportunities.
• Lead client meetings, consultant coordination calls, and internal project check-ins.
• Support contract administration, including change management, invoicing coordination, and consultant agreements.
• Identify and proactively resolve issues related to scope, schedule, budget, and team coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management tools, processes, and best practices within the firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees