📍 Milwaukee, WI | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 $90,000–$120,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits
Are you a seasoned architect ready to take on a pivotal leadership role? We’re looking for a highly motivated Architectural Department Lead – Project Manager to guide both people and projects at the highest level.
This is a unique opportunity to lead transformational work across civic, cultural, commercial, and educational sectors while mentoring a talented team and helping shape the long-term vision of a growing Milwaukee studio. If you're passionate about design excellence, studio culture, and meaningful impact, this is your chance to lead with purpose.
Direct and manage architectural projects from early concept to construction administration
Serve as a strategic leader and department mentor, involved in hiring, staff development, and team culture
Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to drive success across multiple projects
Guide project planning, timelines, budget tracking, and resource allocation
Champion firm values through community and civic engagement
Present to clients, lead design meetings, and help secure new project work through strong relationships and proposals
Support the evolution of studio operations and help grow the Milwaukee presence
15+ years of professional architecture experience with a focus on leadership and complex project delivery
Architectural license required
Demonstrated experience managing teams, client relationships, and multi-phase projects
Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management tools
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Proven ability to build strong teams, develop junior staff, and foster design excellence
A passion for thoughtful, community-focused architecture
💵 $90,000–$120,000 salary + performance bonuses
🩺 100% of employee health, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered
💸 401(k) with employer match
👶 Paid parental leave
🏡 Hybrid work schedule with flextime options
🚀 Robust professional development support
🏙️ Opportunities for civic and community design involvement
A collaborative, mission-driven design studio where your leadership truly matters
📩 Apply now to lead a studio that’s making bold moves, building meaningful spaces, and investing in exceptional people—starting with you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
