Project Manager - Architecture & Engineering Design

AlphaHire • Dubuque, IA

3h

About The Position

We are looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of architecture and engineering design projects from kickoff through permitting and construction, working within a full-service professional design firm environment. This role leads project scope, schedules, budgets, client communication, and deliverables while guiding architects, engineers, and outside consultants through the design process. The Project Manager will help resolve scope conflicts early, keep multidisciplinary teams aligned, and ensure projects move efficiently toward completion. This is a hands-on project leadership position with direct responsibility for execution and client delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing professional design projects from kickoff through permitting and construction.
• Experience working within an architecture, engineering, or multidisciplinary professional design environment.
• Demonstrated ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, and client communication.
• Experience leading architects, engineers, and outside consultants through project reviews and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of design project workflows, permitting processes, and construction-phase coordination.
• Proven ability to identify scope conflicts, resolve issues, and keep multidisciplinary teams aligned to deadlines.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Must have direct project management and delivery experience rather than primarily serving in a project coordination or support capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and engineering design projects from initial kickoff through permitting and construction.
• Own project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and ongoing client communication.
• Lead architects, engineers, and outside consultants through project reviews, design deliverables, and key milestones.
• Identify and resolve scope conflicts early to prevent delays and keep project teams aligned.
• Drive project schedules and follow up on deliverables to maintain progress against established deadlines.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout project execution, providing updates and addressing project needs.
• Manage multidisciplinary project workflows across design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Monitor project requirements and deliverables to maintain alignment with client expectations and project objectives.

Benefits

• health insurance
• retirement plan options
• paid time off
• other company-sponsored programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed