Job Description
About Stratus
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage architectural projects from inception to completion, with a focus on scope, schedule, and budget management. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring that projects meet both client expectations and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead architectural projects through all phases, from initial concept development to construction completion, ensuring that project goals are met.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring regular communication.
- Identify project risks early on, developing mitigation strategies and resolving issues to avoid disruptions in project timelines.
- Prepare and present project updates, reports, and presentations to clients and senior management, addressing project milestones, challenges, and next steps.
- Ensure adherence to building codes, safety standards, and zoning laws throughout the project lifecycle, managing necessary permits and approvals.
- Manage project team members, including mentoring junior staff and providing guidance on technical and project management aspects.
- Lead the quality control process for design and construction documentation, ensuring that project deliverables meet both internal and client standards.
- Direct the development and coordination of production drawings and specifications from programming and schematic design through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration, while maintaining technical oversight to ensure design quality, code compliance, and adherence to project standards.
- Coordinate and participate in site visits and inspections to review the progress of construction and ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
- Oversee financial aspects of projects, including tracking expenses, approving invoices, and ensuring the profitability of the project.
- Provide technical leadership for complex projects, including adaptive reuse, renovations, and additions, ensuring the quality and accuracy of architectural documentation and deliverables throughout all project phases.
- Collaborate with business development teams to support proposal development for future projects and participate in client presentations as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects while maintaining hands-on involvement in the development, review, and coordination of construction documents and technical architectural deliverables
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.
- Understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards.
- Knowledge of budgeting, resource allocation, and financial tracking for projects.
- 15+ years of professional experience in architecture
Preferred
- Architectural License
Why you’ll love Stratus
- A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
- Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
- Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
- We support hybrid work and balance because your well-being matters
- Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
- 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
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