Executive Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

EXECUTIVE PROJECT MANAGER

Kirksey Architecture is seeking an Executive Project Manager to join our Houston office and lead multiple projects on scope, schedule and budget.

ABOUT KIRKSEY ARCHITECTURE

At Kirksey, we greatly value our people, our clients, our communities, and our planet. As architects, designers, and planners, we are committed to creating high-performing, healthy environments that make a lasting, positive impact. Our work focuses on resource-efficient, community-enhancing design that delivers meaningful experiences for the people who use the spaces we create. As part of our commitment to responsible practice, Kirksey operates as a carbon-neutral firm.

We are an award-winning architecture firm built on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Our specialized practice groups function as “firms within a firm,” empowering teams with the leadership, focus, and flexibility to deliver exceptional, tailored design solutions.

If you’re looking for more than just a job, you’ll find it here. With a culture that encourages ideas, supports ambition, and invests in professional growth, Kirksey is a place where you can build a long-term, rewarding career.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and delivery of projects. This role manages projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with design quality, schedule, and budget goals while coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams. The Executive Project Manager also oversees project financials, contracts, and regulatory compliance, while providing leadership and mentorship to project teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead and manage projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

· Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal teams for deliverables.

· Oversee all phases of design and documentation, including programming, planning, and construction administration.

· Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and industry standards.

· Manage project financials, contracts, and consultant agreements.

· Guide and mentor project teams, fostering professional growth.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Professional degree in Architecture.

· 20+ years in architectural project management.

· Registered Architect (RA) preferred.

· Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.

· Skills: Strong leadership, client management, and technical expertise in high-performance facility design.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At Kirksey Architecture, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal growth. We offer:

· Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (at employee base level)

· Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

· Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

· Non-elected Employer 401(k) contribution

· Employee Assistance Program and Mental Wellness resources

· Identity Protection

· Minimum of 15 days of paid time off (PTO)

· 10 Paid Holidays

· Hybrid work schedule after 60 days of employment

· Exam and professional reimbursement

· Professional development and continuing education opportunities

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