Senior Project Manager (Arch)

A&E Design•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Creator. Collaborator. Changemaker. If these words describe you and you’re looking for a workplace culture where you can unleash your imagination and make an impact, look no further. A&E + SMA Design is seeking an Architectural Senior Project Manager to provide strategic leadership, mentor teams, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality architectural projects in Kalispell, Montana. We are over 100 diversely talented professionals committed to client satisfaction, quality design, and improving the world around us. This role is ideal for an experienced architectural professional who thrives at the intersection of design excellence, technical rigor, and client leadership. The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of multiple projects and guide project teams while upholding A&E + SMA Design’s standards of quality, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Master’s Degree preferred
Architectural licensure preferred
5+ years of professional experience in architectural practice, with significant project management leadership
Proven experience managing complex commercial, institutional, public, or mixed-use projects
Demonstrated success leading projects from concept through construction administration
Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Bluebeam
Exceptional organizational, scheduling, and budget management skills
Established ability to lead client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to mentor junior staff and lead multi-disciplinary design teams
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and most importantly time-management capabilities
High level of professionalism, accountability, and design integrity
Familiarity with PSMJ project management practices a plus
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a valid U.S. work visa

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Architectural licensure preferred
Familiarity with PSMJ project management practices a plus

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and accountability for multiple architectural projects simultaneously
Lead and coordinate internal teams, consultants, and clients across project phases
Develop, manage, and monitor project work plans, schedules, and fees
Produce presentation materials for client and agency meetings
Document and distribute meeting minutes while tracking project budgets, schedules, and workflow.
Attend job site meetings, issue supplemental instructions, and respond to RFI's during the Construction Administration phase
Understands the fundamental relationships and contractual obligations between the designer, consultants, owner and contractors
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
Uphold and promote A&E +SMA Design’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and design excellence

Benefits

Competitive salary package with full benefits
Annual bonuses
Generous paid personal leave
401K and Roth with profit sharing
Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75% (us)/25% (you)
$50,000 of group life insurance
Basic long-term care insurance
Health savings account
Employee wellness program
Opportunities for advancement
A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual staff retreat, happy hours, and office events!