Architectural Project Manager

Overview

Are you passionate about designing impactful spaces that shape communities and inspire future generations? Parkhill is looking for a driven and creative Architectural Project Manager to join our Civic Practice in our Frisco office. In this pivotal role, you will take the lead in managing innovative projects that transform environments, collaborating with a talented team of professionals to deliver exceptional results. This is an opportunity to bring your vision and expertise to life while building meaningful client relationships and making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Life at Parkhill  

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.   

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.  

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 15 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. 

Responsibilities

• Directs multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to completion   
• Develops and manages the project scope, schedule, fee structure, and budget ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Leads client meetings, provides relevant project solutions, and addresses client concerns promptly
• Manages resources, ensuring the project team is properly staffed, and adjusts staffing as necessary to meet deadlines and maintain profitability
• Identifies and mitigates project risks that may affect timelines, budgets, or quality
• Monitors and manages project financial health by reviewing billing, expenses, and staff utilization and work plans to ensure project profitability
• Coordinates design efforts between the project team, engineers, and subconsultants to ensure a seamless integration of disciplines
• Manages and fosters collaboration with subconsultants by negotiating agreements, defining their scope of work, and ensuring timely deliverables and that all contractual obligations are met
• Oversees construction phase services and lead the project closeout process, including preparing final deliverables, coordinating punch lists, and ensuring substantial completion is achieved
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education or commensurate experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry
• Professional registration as an Architect
• Minimum of 5 years in a project management position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Deltek Vantagepoint
• Effective communication skills to allow for engaging collaboration with clients, consultants, and project teams 

Benefits and Perks 

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include: 

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.  

• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.  

• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, ermployer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.        

• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.