Architect-Design Project Manager

The Architect–Design Project Manager is a licensed architectural leader responsible for driving the strategic planning, design execution, and entitlement of complex senior living and multifamily housing projects within a design-build environment. This role provides end-to-end ownership across the project lifecycle, from proposal development and design development through construction documentation and agency approvals. The position requires a forward-thinking professional who combines technical expertise, leadership presence, and business acumen to deliver high-impact projects while aligning cross-functional teams around quality, budget, and schedule objectives. Job Duties and Responsibilities Assume full ownership and accountability for projects across design development, entitlement, and preconstruction phases. Lead and mentor internal design teams while coordinating external consultants to ensure integrated, high-quality project delivery. Develop and manage comprehensive entitlement and preconstruction schedules aligned with overall project milestones. Oversee proposal generation, design budgeting, consultant RFP development, and execution of consultant agreements. Deliver senior living and multifamily housing projects through coordinated production of construction documents and successful navigation of agency approvals. Foster cross-functional collaboration to align architectural, engineering, and construction teams within a design-build framework. Champion quality assurance standards, budget forecasting accuracy, and value engineering initiatives to optimize project outcomes. Manage complex, high-stakes projects involving evolving client expectations, multiple consultants, and dynamic municipal entitlement processes. Demonstrate proactive problem-solving, calculated risk assessment, and decisive leadership in navigating project challenges. Qualifications Active registration as a Licensed Architect with the ability to stamp drawings in Minnesota. Minimum of five years of architectural industry experience, including at least two years leading design teams. Demonstrated experience delivering senior living or multifamily housing projects. Proven proficiency in project lifecycle management, including design development, entitlement processes, and consultant coordination. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program. Advanced proficiency with Revit, Twinmotion, Lumion, and AI-assisted design tools. Approximately six or more years as a registered architect preferred; 15 years of total industry experience ideal. Strong verbal and written communication skills with a client-centric orientation and the ability to lead across disciplines. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced design-build culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr