Job Description

Senior Project Manager, Architecture. Placemaking + Community Design

Lead impactful, community-driven projects as a Senior Project Manager in our Placemaking + Community Design Studio. You'll oversee complex architectural projects from concept through construction, managing teams, resources, and client relationships to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. This role blends strategic leadership, community centered work, design excellence and technical rigor, perfect for a licensed architect ready to shape neighborhoods and grow a dynamic portfolio. Bring your passion for design, collaboration, and project execution to a studio that values innovation and client success.

About Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

What You’ll Do as an Architecture Senior Project Manager

• Lead design strategy and collaborate with high-performing, cross-functional teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align with client goals and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Successfully lead projects of varying size and complexity from initial setup through planning, safety analysis, and project kick-off.
• Manage project budgets, financial performance and reporting, scope, schedule, and staffing.
• Oversee project billing, client updates, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout.
• Provide clear direction, motivation, and mentorship to foster high-performing teams.
• Prepare winning project proposals and serve as primary client contact throughout the process.
• Support new business development efforts in collaboration with the Client Services team by delivering exceptional service, promoting Fisher’s capabilities, and building lasting client relationships.
• Successfully navigate and implement complex public processes and municipal approvals.
• Represent Fisher Associate’s in professional organizations, business boards, and community activities.

Requirements

What You Bring, Your Expertise as an Architecture Senior Project Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field from an accredited university
• 12+ years minimum of professional project design, technical and management experience required.
• NY Registered Architect, or ability to obtain it.
• Client relationship, staff management, and business development experience required.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
• Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
• Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $155,000 annually

Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors. The listed salary range does not guarantee specific pay or reflect total compensation and excludes the value of benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher

• You are empowered to deliver results through collaboration, trust, and ownership.
• Your voice matters shaping decisions in an inclusive and transparent culture.
• Your growth as a leader is a priority, supported by clear career paths and continuous learning.
• You thrive in a positive culture that celebrates wins and keeps work fun and enjoyable.
• Your leadership journey focuses on developing, coaching, and empowering high-performing teams.
• Your success is supported by a flexible work environment so you can thrive professionally and personally.

What We Offer

Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
• Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher
Own your work. Grow your career. Be heard. Thrive in a collaborative, flexible culture that supports your success at work and in life. You’ll also enjoy comprehensive benefits, retirement savings, generous PTO, a hybrid schedule, ownership opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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