Job Description

Architectural Practice Manager / Project Manager

Architecture & Design Studio
Calgary, Alberta | Hybrid Work Model
Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 + bonus, benefits (commensurate with experience)

Alternate Titles:
Architect, Project Manager, Practice Manager, Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Intern Architect, Assistant Project Manager, Senior Architect

About the Studio

Our client is a well-established, design-driven architectural practice recognized for its refined design sensibility, collaborative culture, and thoughtful approach to the built environment. Their portfolio spans contemporary commercial spaces, multi-residential developments, and public projects, all delivered with a high level of creativity and technical precision.

With a growing pipeline of work and an expanding team, the studio is seeking a senior-level Architectural Practice Manager / Project Manager to take on a key leadership role within the firm. This is a unique opportunity to influence both project delivery and overall studio operations

The Role

This is a hybrid leadership role combining firm-wide practice management with hands-on project management responsibilities.

Practice Management Responsibilities

• Oversee firm-wide project resourcing, staffing, and utilization using tools such as Monograph
• Monitor project progress across the studio—understanding where each project sits in its lifecycle
• Ensure balanced workloads across teams and proactively address capacity or burnout risks
• Provide high-level coordination across all active projects, effectively “project managing the firm”
• Support leadership in operational decision-making and performance tracking

Project Management Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction, ensuring successful delivery at every stage
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and milestones, make regular site visits
• Coordinate internal teams and external consultants (sub-consultants, engineers, etc.)
• Monitor project financials, including hours, fees, and overall budget performance
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact
• Ensure quality control across design, documentation, and construction phases

This role will play a key part in delivering current priority projects, including larger scale multi-family, mixed-use, hospitality, public and other projects. Someone confident in both leadership and client-facing environments is required.

What You Bring

• 7–12 years of experience in architecture, interior design, or architectural technology
• Proven experience managing projects and leading teams on mid-to-large-scale developments
• PMP designation an asset but not essential
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, and resource planning
• Experience with firm-wide resourcing or operational oversight is a strong asset
• Professional designation (Registered Architect or Intern Architect in Canada) preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, and contract administration
• Proficiency in Revit (preferred) and familiarity with AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of the Alberta Building Code and local permitting processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable in a client-facing role and able to build lasting relationships

Why Join This Studio

• Take your next step into a high-impact leadership role influencing both projects and studio operations
• Work within a collaborative, design-focused environment that values quality and creativity
• Be part of a well established firm with a strong reputation and that continues to grow in the Calgary market
• Opportunity to mentor teams and shape internal processes
• Competitive salary and flexible hybrid work model
• Long-term growth potential within a respected practice

What to do now

If you’re a well-rounded architectural professional who enjoys both leading projects and optimizing how a studio runs, this is an exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Apply now or reach out confidentially to Laura Shalev at lshalev@talentsphere.ca for more information.

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