Architectural Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

• Lead and support project delivery from concept through construction, ensuring alignment with design vision and client goals
• Prepare fee proposals, track project budgets, and monitor expenses to maintain financial performance
• Evaluate scope changes and manage updates to project fees, schedules, and deliverables
• Facilitate internal and external meetings, supporting design teams through key project milestones
• Collaborate closely with consultants to coordinate technical requirements while preserving design intent
• Contribute strategic solutions to complex design and technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee the development, coordination, and submission of design documentation at all project phases
• Review project documents to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to design intent and contractual requirements
• Support consultant selection, onboarding, and coordination in partnership with internal teams and clients
• Drive clear communication and alignment across project teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Travel to project sites to coordinate with consultants and client teams as needed

Skills

• Project Management
• Budgeting & Fee Management
• Construction Documentation
• Design Coordination
• Consultant Coordination
• Scheduling & Planning
• Quality Control

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field
• 10+ years of experience in architecture, including 3+ years in a Project Manager role
• Proven experience working on a variety of project types, including projects through construction
• Proficiency in Revit is required
• Experience with international projects

Experience Level

• Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerville, MA.

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Somerville,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.