Make an Impact Through Design: Project Manager

Smith Sinnett Architecture is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Raleigh studio. For 50 years, we have partnered with communities across North Carolina to design K-12, higher education, civic, state, municipal, public safety, and community-centered facilities. We believe great architecture begins with collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to improving the communities we serve.

What We’re Looking For

  • Passionate, resourceful, and creative
  • Organized, thorough, and detail-oriented
  • Professionally driven, ambitious, and collaborative
  • An effective leader with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and comfortable in an open studio environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects from initial planning through construction and closeout
  • Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining clear communication and alignment throughout each project
  • Develop project work plans and lead teams in meeting established scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
  • Coordinate the administrative and technical efforts of internal team members and consultants
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, communications, and documentation
  • Develop project scopes, fee estimates, proposals, and contracts in coordination with firm leadership
  • Collaborate with firm leaders to deliver high-quality design and exceptional client service
  • Coordinate and manage the Quality Control and Quality Assurance process by coordinating reviews, and advancing the process towards the highest project delivery quality

Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture, licensure preferred
  • 8 – 10+ years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, budgets, and schedules
  • Experience with sustainable building rating systems
  • Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam and Project Management Software

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits, schedule flexibility, continuing education, professional development, mentorship, and meaningful project opportunities. Smith Sinnett Architecture is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and abbreviated portfolio to Rhonda Angerio, AIA, at rangerio@smithsinnett.com.

We hope to hear from you!