Senior Project Manager - Architecture in Grand Rapids

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Senior Project Manager – Architecture

📍 Grand Rapids, Michigan 💼 Full-Time | $95,000 – $150,000 + Generous Bonuses

Lead Impactful Projects. Mentor a Team. Shape the Future of Design.

Are you a seasoned architectural professional ready to lead complex commercial projects and grow within a dynamic firm? We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to guide medium to large-scale architectural projects from concept to construction — and help drive team performance, client satisfaction, and design excellence.

This is a high-impact leadership role based in downtown Grand Rapids, offering broad project exposure, team leadership, and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage projects from design through construction administration

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with clients, consultants, and stakeholders

  • Set and maintain project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations

  • Act as the main client contact while resolving project challenges proactively

  • Mentor and evaluate team members, conduct performance reviews, and foster career development

  • Contribute to the improvement of project delivery processes and PM best practices across the firm

What We're Looking For:

  • 10+ years of experience in architecture (commercial focus preferred)

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture; licensure preferred but not required

  • Proven success leading teams and managing large-scale design projects

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, and project tracking tools

  • Passion for mentorship, client service, and driving team excellence

What You’ll Get:

  • 💰 $95,000–$150,000 base salary based on experience + bonuses twice annually

  • 🏥 80%+ employer-paid medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

  • 💼 100% covered short- & long-term disability + life insurance

  • 📈 Simple IRA with 3% employer match

  • 🏖️ Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid time off

  • 🚗 Paid parking in downtown Grand Rapids

  • 💻 In-office Mon–Thurs, work remotely on Fridays

  • 🎯 Support for licensing, certifications, and continuing education

  • 🤝 A collaborative culture driven by values of excellence, growth, and service

Why This Role?

You’ll have the autonomy to lead high-visibility projects while mentoring emerging talent and helping refine how this firm delivers design. It’s a rare opportunity to be strategic, creative, and impactful — all within a supportive team environment that values your contribution.

📩 Apply now to start a confidential conversation. Send an updated resume and your project portfolio to david.meyer@gogpac.com to seize the day and take advantage of this game changing opportunity. Make your mark in Grand Rapids and beyond.

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