Project Manager - Higher Education

LS3P • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LS3P is seeking a Project Manager to join its Higher Education team in the Columbia office. The role contributes to architectural design and project delivery, working with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to develop architectural concepts and deliver quality projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about design, organized, knowledgeable about relevant codes and processes, experienced in managing and mentoring teams, and skilled at building client relationships.

The Project Manager prepares strategic plans and serves as the primary client contact. The role oversees project budgets, schedules, programs, team assignments, fee estimates, scopes of work, proposals, contracts, billing, accounts receivable, project close-out, and archiving. It also coordinates design and construction documents across disciplines, supports communication among project participants, and facilitates and seals contract documents as the Architect in Responsible Charge, securing required quality assurance and leadership sign-offs. The position contributes to client satisfaction, design quality, project profitability, and the firm’s strategic priorities.

The position requires technical production skills and the ability to produce design and construction documents. Revit proficiency is preferred. LS3P offers ongoing engagement with design teams, opportunities to develop skills and contribute to major projects, collaboration and research opportunities, a competitive compensation and benefits package, a professional development allowance, leadership development and mentoring, community service opportunities, and flexibility and balance in scheduling.

Requirements

• Registered Architect.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited university.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively produce design and construction documents.
• A cover letter, resume, and portfolio demonstrating Revit skills and rendering abilities are required.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of design experience preferred.
• Experience in the Higher Education market preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit preferred.
• Understanding of relevant codes, including state building codes and ANSI 117.1.
• LEED accreditation or interest in achieving accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients, consultants, design leaders, architects, interior designers, urban planners, and emerging professionals on active production projects.
• Prepare strategic plans and serve as the primary contact with clients.
• Manage contract negotiations, billing, accounts receivable, project close-out, and archiving.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and programs, including team assignments, fee estimates, scopes of work, and proposal preparation.
• Facilitate and seal contract documents as the Architect in Responsible Charge, coordinating required quality assurance and studio and client leadership sign-offs.
• Develop design assignments throughout all project phases.
• Coordinate architectural drawings across disciplines.
• Support communication among the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Contribute to client satisfaction, design quality, and profitability of projects aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Architect to facilitate internal design team leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development allowance toward educational opportunities.
• Leadership development and mentoring across sectors, markets, offices, and the firm.
• Participation in community service and outreach occasions supporting local and national organizations.
• Flexibility and balance in your schedule.

What This Job Offers

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