Project Manager/Architect

Company Overview

Schenkel Shultz is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio known for design excellence and a commitment to serving the unique needs of each client. Through thoughtful design, the firm creates places that strengthen communities and connect people to their surroundings.

Across Schenkel Shultz's three Florida studios, a diverse team of architects, interior designers, a stewardship action team, graphic designers, marketers, technical production, and construction administrators work collaboratively to deliver impactful projects. Embedded throughout the organization is a spirit of creativity that transcends a certain job role. It is the spark that brings ideas together and the shared purpose that the team brings to everything they do.

Schenkel Shultz's portfolio spans civic, educational, aviation, cultural and commercial work throughout Florida and the southeast, with international projects in Puerto Rico, Germany, and Japan.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Project Architect / Project Manager who is strategic, highly organized, and technically proficient, with a strong ability to build and lead productive relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors. This role requires a professional who takes ownership of projects from initial kickoff through construction administration, guiding the design team to deliver work aligned with the Owner's scope, schedule, budget, and design vision.

In this role, you will lead and actively participate in all phases of design and documentation, while serving as the primary point of contact for project communication and coordination. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and confident in decisionmaking, with a passion for thoughtful design, quality documentation, and collaborative leadership. This position offers significant responsibility, professional trust, and the opportunity to work on meaningful, complex projects within a supportive studio environment.

Responsiblities

Project & Team Leadership

• Take full ownership of projects from schematic design through construction administration, with support from internal team members based on project needs
• Lead and coordinate architects, consultants, and contractors to maintain project goals and design intent
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing communication, expectations, and key decisions

Design & Documentation

• Lead and actively participate in SD, DD, and CD phases using Revit
• Produce and oversee high-quality, coordinated construction documents consistent with firm standards
• Communicate design ideas through Revit (required); SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate major building systems with engineering consultants
• Apply working knowledge of building codes, building systems, and construction methods to minimize project risk
• Research materials and products and coordinate specifications in collaboration with the firm's specifications writer

Construction Administration (Leading and/or Supporting as needed)

• Efficiently process project documentation throughout construction
• Administer contract documents and oversee the project ensuring that the construction team adheres to the design intent in the documents
• Manage exposure to potential financial and professional liabilities
• Represent the firm in a professional manner, while maintaining our core values with clients, consultants and contractors
• Review & markup RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, samples, product data, testing and specialty engineering to ensure material quality and specifications are being upheld
• Track progression of project and review contractor's compliance with the construction schedule
• Regular site visits, which include attending Owner/ Architect/Contractor meetings and creation and distribution of field reports of observations
• Manage project closeout, including construction punch list, O&M manuals, warranties and record documents

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor and collaborate with internal team members
• Contribute to a positive, organized, and proactive studio culture

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of experience in an architectural office
• Experience in one or more of the following project types is preferred: Education, Aviation, Cultural (Performing Arts Centers), Commercial, Civic or Sports facilities
• Accommodating individual with a sense of urgency to multi-task on multiple projects and assignments
• Comfortable working collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently
• Strong graphic and technical skills with the ability to translate design concepts into coordinated construction documents, including understanding of drawing standards and code compliance
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in: Revit, MS Office, Outlook & Procore
• Regular travel to projects sites is required

Preferred (nice to have but not a must)

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Florida architectural licensure preferred; candidates pursuing licensure or reciprocity will be considered
• Proficient in: SketchUp, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation

A salary fully commensurate with experience and credentials will be accompanied by a complete fringe benefit package, including matching 401(k), insurance options and paid time off, among others.

Location: Sarasota/Southwest Florida Area

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (Optional remote 1 day a week)