Are you passionate about designing impactful spaces that shape communities and inspire future generations? Parkhill is looking for a driven and creative Architectural Project Manager to join our Civic Practice in our Austin office. In this pivotal role, you will take the lead in managing innovative projects that transform environments, collaborating with a talented team of professionals to deliver exceptional results. This is an opportunity to bring your vision and expertise to life while building meaningful client relationships and making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Life at Parkhill 

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.  

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you. 

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 13 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Your Contribution

• Serves as the Client’s primary point of contact throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Builds and nurtures client relationships, ensuring continuous communication to maintain client satisfaction
• Leads client meetings, provides relevant project solutions, and addresses client concerns promptly
• Develops and manages the project scope, schedule, fee structure, and budget ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Coordinates resource management, ensuring the project team is properly staffed, and adjust staffing as necessary to meet deadlines and maintain profitability
• Identifies and mitigates project risks that may affect timelines, budgets, or quality
• Monitors and manages project financial health by reviewing billing, expenses, and staff utilization and work plans to ensure project profitability
• Coordinates design efforts between the project team, engineers, and subconsultants to ensure a seamless integration of disciplines
• Manages and fosters collaboration with subconsultants by negotiating agreements, defining their scope of work, and ensuring timely deliverables and that all contractual obligations are met
• Oversees construction phase services and lead the project closeout process, including preparing final deliverables, coordinating punch lists, and ensuring substantial completion is achieved
• Leads, mentors, and supports the project team, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes learning and professional growth
• Directs multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to completion   

Your Qualifications

• Education or commensurate experience in the architecture, engineering or construction industry
• Professional registration as an Architect or Engineer is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in a project management position
• Proficient in, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and  Deltek Vantagepoint
• Effective communication skills to allow for engaging collaboration with  clients, consultants, and project teams

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays. 
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill. 
• Competitive Benefits: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.       
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match.  

EEO Statement

Parkhill is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability employer and subscribe to E-Verify.

We are also fully committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is the policy of Parkhill not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Parkhill will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members regarding all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.