Senior Architectural Project Manager

  • McKinstry
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Full Time
Senior Architectural Project Manager

Senior Architectural Project Manager

Engineering, Project Management

CO - Denver

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within ourmunities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

renewables and energy services

engineering and design

construction and facility services

To get w we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

Diverse design perspective is the foundation of McKinstry's ongoing success. We are currently seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager within McKinstry's Architectural Team. Your passion, experience and endless curiosity are the missing piece in our drive for transformative change.

The Senior Architectural Project Manager will work within McKinstry's Architectural team to lead a variety of projects and will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary project teams throughout the architectural design process. The Senior Architectural Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and leading construction document production, technical detailing, Revit modeling and BIM coordination, building code and ADA research, business development, concept and design development, project scheduling, cross-disciplinary coordination, project fee proposals, project financial reporting, construction administration duties, as well as establishing design standards, prototypes, and templates.

Management:

Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contract agreements

Effectively works with Marketing team on project pursuits

Works with Director of Architectural Design to create business development strategies and annual team business plan

Manages multiple projects at one time, coordinates all aspects of assigned projects including staffing and multi-disciplinary team members

Prepares staffing resource workplans and project schedules for project success

Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts and project phases, administrative and technical, to ensure successful execution of assigned projects from design through construction

Serves as primary client liaison and is responsible for managing client relationships

Actively manages client and project budgets, schedules and programs; projectmunications and documentation; office administrative tasks and project team assignments/resource management

Reviewing and tracking project fees, budgets, and revenue forecasts

Mentor and train project team members to increase their knowledge and skillsets regarding project process requirements

Master at effectivemunication,anization and the ability to multi-task multiple projects at once

Design and Delivery:

Advanced knowledge of building codes, ADA and jurisdictional/permitting processes (experience with local and state of Colorado permitting and jurisdictional processes required)

Experience working with Colorado state agencies strongly preferred

Create successful and effective construction documents and cartoon sets using the Architectural Team Revit and drawing standards

Advanced understanding of architectural detailing and construction methods

Curiosity and passion for understanding and learning more about architectural design trends, and a desire to take on more responsibilities

Creative design, space planning and interior design capabilities preferred

Create project schedules and identify milestones for deliverables

Create and lead development of design standards, templates, and processes

Collaborate with Director of Architectural Design and Architectural Team to develop creative design solutions

Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of construction documents by all project disciplines for coordination issues

Advanced experience with Construction Administration services

Proficient at creating Project Manual specifications

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary projects such as new construction/ground-up, tenant improvements, renovations, building additions/expansions; multiple ongoing quick-turn, fast-paced projects. K-12, Municipal, Commercial, Industrial project experience preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architectural licensure strongly preferred (Colorado licensure preferred)

NCARB certificate is strongly preferred

Proficiency with Revit, BIM and AutoCAD

Proficiency with Business Development and CRM

Proficiency with Project Financials and Resourcing tracking software

Experience with SmartSheets preferred

Proficiency with SketchUp software and Photoshop

Advanced experience MS Office

LEED AP preferred

PeopleFirst Benefits

When ites to the basics, we have you covered:

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

Peoplee first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Transgender inclusive benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Building Good paidmunity service time

Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University

McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents forplete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $95,310 - $155,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of thepensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group ofpanies are equal opportunity employers. We aremitted to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. Thismitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test,plying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful oues of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.
Job ID: 487379491
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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