Project Lead Senior Project Manager

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Lead / Senior Project Manager

DISHER is partnering with a growing design-forward architecture firm in Grand Rapids that specializes in education and community-focused projects in their search for a Project Lead / Senior Project Manager. This firm is about five years old and combines a startup feel with solid systems and processes. This role leads projects from contract through construction serving as the primary client contact and internal project leader while working closely with a tight-knit team of architects and designers.

What its like to work here:

This is a smaller studio with most of the team in Grand Rapids and a highly collaborative open-studio environment. The work is heavily rooted in K12 and private education with additional projects in healthcare nonprofit municipal and mixed-use spaces. The culture is casual social and very people-centered. Leadership is intentional about planning workloads to avoid chronic overtime and project leaders have a real voice in how work gets done and how processes evolve.

What youll get to do

Lead architectural projects from contract through construction acting as the main point of contact for clients and representing the firms process and values.
Own project scope schedule and fees including staffing plans and overall project profitability.
Guide and mentor project teams of architects and designers providing direction while staying close to the work.
Coordinate with engineering and specialty consultants ensuring alignment between internal teams and external partners.
Oversee construction administration activities including RFIs submittals site visits and field reports.
Draft and manage professional services agreements and standard AIA contracts.
Facilitate internal and external meetingssetting agendas documenting decisions and driving follow-through.
Support and help refine project delivery workflows and tools as the firm continues to grow.

What will make you successful:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture; licensure preferred.
Approximately 810 years of architectural project experience with at least 5 years in a project management or project lead role.
Experience leading projects through construction administration ideally in K12 education and related community-focused sectors; bond work experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of project delivery A/E fee structures staffing and project financials.
Comfortable working with tools like Bluebeam Google Workspace and project planning/tracking software (such as Monograph).
Clear confident communicator who can build trust with clients internal teams consultants and contractors.
Organized proactive problem-solver who can think on their feet and enjoys being both client-facing and hands-on with the work.
Collaborative approachable and energized by working in a close-knit studio environment where culture and relationships matter.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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Project Lead / Senior Project ManagerDISHER is partnering with a growing design-forward architecture firm in Grand Rapids that specializes in education and community-focused projects in their search for a Project Lead / Senior Project Manager. This firm is about five years old and combines a startup...