Project Manager – Education Architectural Design

Project Manager Education Architectural Design

Company Name: OConnell Robertson
Location: San Antonio TX
Industry Focus: K12 Education Higher Education Institutional & Community-Focused Architecture
Work Setting: Full-Time Collaborative Studio Environment
Base Salary: $105000 $137500 annually (DOE)
Total Compensation Package: $120000 $150000 including benefits retirement and performance incentives
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

This is an opportunity for an architect who wants to lead projects that directly shape schools campuses and communities across Texas. As a Project Manager Education Architectural Design you will oversee the planning coordination and delivery of K12 and educational facility projects from early programming through construction administration. Youll serve as both a project leader and trusted client advisor guiding multidisciplinary teams while ensuring projects meet design budget schedule and community-impact goals.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture and mission-driven approach to educational architecture. This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork long-term client relationships and meaningful project work that extends beyond aesthetics. Youll work alongside experienced architects planners and consultants in an environment focused on mentorship professional growth and delivering lasting value to schools and institutions throughout the region.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead K12 and educational architecture projects through all phases of development from programming and conceptual design through construction administration
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective verbal written and graphic communication
• Manage and coordinate internal architectural teams and external consultants to ensure integrated project delivery
• Oversee project schedules budgets staffing and technical quality standards
• Guide design development efforts while maintaining alignment with educational programming operational goals and project vision
• Coordinate with consultants contractors and ownership groups throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes educational facility standards and project requirements
• Support construction administration activities including RFIs submittals site observations and technical coordination
• Mentor junior architects and design staff while supporting team collaboration and professional development
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying stages of development and delivery

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of architectural experience including at least 4 years focused on K12 educational facility design
• Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Licensure: Texas Registered Architect preferred; strong candidates pursuing licensure or with transferable experience will also be considered
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of educational facility planning building systems coordination project delivery and construction documentation
• Software: Proficiency in Revit Bluebeam Newforma and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Project Management: Experience managing project budgets schedules staffing and consultant coordination
• Communication: Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with higher education healthcare institutional or commercial project types
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and educational facility best practices
• Construction administration and field coordination experience
• Strong presentation facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities within architectural teams

Why Join the Firm

• Inspiring and collaborative studio environment
• Above-market compensation and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement package
• Flexible scheduling supporting work-life balance
• Strong commitment to professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Meaningful projects that positively impact communities and future generations

About OConnell Robertson

OConnell Robertson is a Texas-based architecture and engineering firm recognized for its commitment to educational healthcare and community-focused design. The firm combines technical excellence with a collaborative people-first culture that emphasizes long-term relationships thoughtful planning and impactful project delivery. Through multidisciplinary expertise and a strong regional presence OConnell Robertson creates environments that support learning wellness and community growth across Texas.

About Luxus AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of OConnell Robertson. We partner with the most prestigious structural civil and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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