Project Manager, Architecture

Your Opportunity

The Texas Buildings practice is one of Stantec's largest and most dynamic architecture and engineering teams, delivering innovative projects across higher education, civic and cultural, workplace, healthcare, science and technology, aviation, mixed-use, and commercial markets.

Our Austin studio is seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in the successful delivery of architectural projects from planning through construction. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented architects, engineers, and designers on projects that positively shape communities throughout Texas and beyond.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating project teams, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and serving as a trusted point of contact for clients throughout project delivery. You will collaborate closely with Principals-in-Charge, consultants, and technical leaders to deliver exceptional design solutions while helping develop the next generation of project leaders.

We're looking for a collaborative professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent organizational and communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage architectural projects through all phases of design, documentation, construction administration, and project closeout.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, interior designers, specialty consultants, contractors, and owner representatives.

Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and project financial performance.

Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure project goals, expectations, and deliverables are achieved.

Collaborate with Principals-in-Charge in project planning, client presentations, proposal development, and interview preparation.

Lead project coordination meetings, consultant meetings, owner meetings, and construction progress meetings.

Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget while proactively identifying and resolving project challenges.

Manage project contracts, additional services, change orders, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, applications for payment, and other construction administration activities.

Review project documents for technical accuracy and participate in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews.

Ensure compliance with Stantec's Project Management Framework, quality standards, and project documentation requirements.

Coordinate staffing needs with Practice Leadership and Operations to support successful project delivery.

Mentor Assistant Project Managers and emerging professionals by providing guidance, coaching, and technical leadership.

Keep the Principal-in-Charge informed of project progress, financial performance, client feedback, and project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings, proposal preparation, interviews, and relationship-building activities.