Project Lead – Senior Project Manager, Architect

DISHER

Project Lead/Senior Project Manager at design-forward architecture firm specializing in education projects. Leading projects from contract to construction with a collaborative team in Grand Rapids.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architectural projects from contract through construction, acting as the main point of contact for clients and representing the firm’s process and values.
Own project scope, schedule, and fees, including staffing plans and overall project profitability.
Guide and mentor project teams of architects and designers, providing direction while staying close to the work.
Coordinate with engineering and specialty consultants, ensuring alignment between internal teams and external partners.
Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field reports.
Draft and manage professional services agreements and standard AIA contracts.
Facilitate internal and external meetings—setting agendas, documenting decisions, and driving follow-through.
Support and help refine project delivery workflows and tools as the firm continues to grow.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture; licensure preferred.
Approximately 8–10+ years of architectural project experience, with at least 5 years in a project management or project lead role.
Experience leading projects through construction administration, ideally in K–12 education and related community-focused sectors; bond work experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of project delivery, A/E fee structures, staffing, and project financials.
Comfortable working with tools like Bluebeam, Google Workspace, and project planning/tracking software (such as Monograph).
Clear, confident communicator who can build trust with clients, internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
Organized, proactive problem-solver who can think on their feet and enjoys being both client-facing and hands-on with the work.
Collaborative, approachable, and energized by working in a close-knit studio environment where culture and relationships matter.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead architectural projects from contract through construction, acting as the main point of contact for clients and representing the firm’s process and values.
Own project scope, schedule, and fees, including staffing plans and overall project profitability.
Guide and mentor project teams of architects and designers, providing direction while staying close to the work.
Coordinate with engineering and specialty consultants, ensuring alignment between internal teams and external partners.
Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field reports.
Draft and manage professional services agreements and standard AIA contracts.
Facilitate internal and external meetings—setting agendas, documenting decisions, and driving follow-through.
Support and help refine project delivery workflows and tools as the firm continues to grow. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture; licensure preferred.
Approximately 8–10+ years of architectural project experience, with at least 5 years in a project management or project lead role.
Experience leading projects through construction administration, ideally in K–12 education and related community-focused sectors; bond work experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of project delivery, A/E fee structures, staffing, and project financials.
Comfortable working with tools like Bluebeam, Google Workspace, and project planning/tracking software (such as Monograph).
Clear, confident communicator who can build trust with clients, internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
Organized, proactive problem-solver who can think on their feet and enjoys being both client-facing and hands-on with the work.
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Hard Skills & Tools

architectural project managementconstruction administrationproject deliveryA/E fee structuresproject financialsdrafting professional services agreementsAIA contractsmentoringstaffing plansproject profitability

Soft Skills

clear communicationtrust buildingproblem-solvingcollaborationproactivityorganizationhands-on approachclient-facingleadershipteam direction

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureMaster’s degree in Architecturelicensure in Architecture