Project Manager: Level II

Title: Project Manager: Level II‍

Location: Wayzata, MN

‍Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

WorkModel: Hybrid

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About Us

At the heart of our firm is a creative, collaborative team of more than 30 architects and interior designers and support personnel driven by a shared passion for thoughtful planning and design. We believe design elevates experiences. For us, every project is more than a design opportunity, it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and contribute to stronger, more vibrant communities.

Our work spans awide range of sectors, including hospitality, workplace, retail, municipal, healthcare,industrial, education, and housing. Across every market, we remain committed tothoughtful design, purposeful collaboration, and solutions that enrich thehuman experience.

About the Role

We are seeking atalented Project Manager: Level II to join our Architectural team. In this role, you will lead project teams and client relationships across moderate-risk, multi-phase architecture and interior design projects, working alongside Principals, Studio Leaders, Senior Project Managers, and Architects.You will own project planning, fees, schedules, and budgets while staying hands-on in design and technical documentation. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with 15-20 years of experience who pairs strong design judgment with the proven leadership and organizational skills to deliver quality projects on time and on budget that satisfy our client’s goals and expectations.

What You’ll Do

·      Lead architectural planning and design on assigned projects, from concept through construction

·      Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and build lasting relationships

·      Work directly with clients to define and execute project deliverables

·      Write fee proposals and work with Principals and Studio Leaders to negotiate client and consultant contracts

·      Develop and manage project schedules and budgets to ensure on-time, profitable delivery

·      Collaborate with developers, consultants, and city officials to advance design concepts and secure approvals

·      Provide creative design direction during conceptual and schematic phases

·      Organize drawing sets and oversee team members in completing all submissions

·      Execute the firm’s Quality Review Process on project deliverables

·      Perform code and zoning analyses

·      Oversee construction administration, including shop drawings, RFIs, and change directives

·      Mentor team members and partner with leadership on business development

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What You Bring

·      Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree

·      Licensed Architect (required)

·      Minimum 10 years of architectural design experience

·      Minimum 5 years of project management experience in architecture

·      Experience preparing fee proposals and managing project schedules and budgets

·      Proficiency with Revit, Excel and Graphic Rendering programs

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Bonus Points:

·      Working knowledge of Bluebeam, SketchUp, Lumion, and related visualization tools

·      Construction Administration experience

·      LEED Accreditation (or interest in pursuing)

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

·      Hybrid work model

·      Collaborative design, people-focused culture

·      Competitive compensation

·      Health, dental, and vision insurance

·      Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability, with additional voluntary life and AD&D options available

·      401(k) with company match

·      Paid time off and holidays

·      Professional development & reimbursement

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Compensation Range

$108,000 – $125,000/annually.

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