Senior Project Manager, Architecture

Providence, RI

This is a job posting by DesignForce on behalf of our client. This is not an internal role at DesignForce.

• The firm is open to considering Associate Principal or Principal-level designations for highly qualified candidates.
• This is a nationwide search and relocation assistance is available within the continental US.

The Opportunity:

Our client is an award-winning Architecture and Interior Design firm. Headquartered in Providence, RI this team is seeking to add a senior team member with a strong suite of client facing technical expertise and project management skills. The firm is recognized for their work in hospitality, mixed-use and multifamily design, with the goal of expanding to other community-focused sectors. That said, experience in other project types is welcomed.

About the Role:

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll take the lead in delivering exceptional client-focused solutions while overseeing dynamic, multi-disciplinary projects. This role offers the opportunity to grow professionally, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and contribute meaningfully to high-profile ventures.

Core Competencies:

• Lead Multi-Phase Projects: Manage multiple projects from conception through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and design goals are met.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and primary contact to address evolving needs.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide staff, fostering a collaborative, positive, and productive team culture that supports professional growth.
• Business Development: Support marketing efforts by curating proposals, cultivating relationships, and pursuing opportunities to grow the firm’s portfolio.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with consultants, engineers, and contractors to maintain project quality and efficiency.
• Technical Excellence: Oversee design development, construction documentation, and on-site administration, ensuring projects meet the highest standards.
• Quality Assurance: Implement QA/QC processes to ensure all deliverables align with company standards, client expectations, and code requirements.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends and technologies through ongoing professional development and certifications.
• Impactful Design: Drive innovation and sustainability in design, creating spaces that resonate with clients and communities alike.

Things to consider:

• This is an established, financially stable, entrepreneurial-minded organization with a substantial backlog of work. This is a role/firm with excellent growth opportunities, that has not gone through a round of layoffs or pay cuts since it's inception.
• No red tape or large firm bureaucracy - this firm is seeking to diversify their senior leadership group. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will have a substantial sphere of influence to lead teams internally and externally, along with the ability to heavily influence the type of work the firm is able to deliver as they continue to grow.

Why You’ll Thrive Here:

• Join a firm that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Work on meaningful projects that make a real impact.
• Enjoy opportunities for career advancement and leadership.
• Be part of a team that celebrates innovation and diverse perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 years or more of experience working at an integrated Architecture or Interior Design firm.
• Professionally accredited degree in Architecture, Interior Design or equivalent.
• Licensure and accreditation preferred.
• LEED, WELL, and/or other sustainability accreditations a plus.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Expertise in architectural standards, and construction materials and methods.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Fluency in design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Bluebeam, and/or Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

What They Offer:

They are committed to their people. To show this commitment, they offer a comprehensive benefits package curated to ensure that their employees lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Competitive Paid Time Off, paid company holidays and (3) employee selected, floating holidays.
• Retirement fund with employer contributions.
• Professional membership and licensure financial support.
• Robust professional development support.
• A hybrid work policy.
• On-demand external career coach.
• Working with a team that loves what they do—and has fun doing it.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client doesn't just accept difference — they celebrate it, support it, and thrive because of it. They are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.