Job Description

Senior Architectural Project Manager

Architecture Firm

Toronto, Ontario

Hybrid Work Model

An established, employee-focused architecture practice with a strong footprint is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects across Canada With a long-standing design legacy and a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaborative delivery, this firm offers the opportunity to work on projects that shape communities and public institutions for generations.

This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader who thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment, enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on delivery, and brings a strong command of project financials, team leadership, and client relationships. A flexible hybrid work model allows you to choose where you do your best work—office, home, or remote—while remaining closely connected to your team through modern collaboration and design technologies.

THE ROLE

As Senior Architectural Project Manager, you will take full ownership of project delivery from early planning through construction completion. You will lead integrated teams of architects, engineers, and consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will also play a key role in forecasting revenue, managing risk, and maintaining strong client partnerships.

Experience with a variety of project preferred, but some experience with courthouses, detention or correctional facilities, police stations, or similar secure public infrastructure—is considered a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, and resourcing

• Negotiate and control project deliverables, contracts, and work plans to meet client and contractual requirements

• Develop detailed, multi-disciplinary work plans and allocate hours across architectural and engineering teams

• Monitor project performance, manage financial health, and forecast revenue accurately

• Provide leadership for quality assurance and quality control across all deliverables, particularly construction drawings and specifications

• Identify and manage scope changes, negotiating solutions that align with client expectations and project objectives

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction

• Foster strong, long-term client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving

• Coordinate with contractors and sub-consultants to resolve constructability issues and technical challenges, review drawings done in Revit

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• Demonstrated expertise in project management, strategic planning, and client leadership

• 10+ years of experience delivering architectural/engineering projects, with at least 10 years of experience working with Canadian building codes and by laws, also in order to be eligible for Reliability Clearance (security clearance)

• Security Clearance preferred

• Proven ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects

• Solid understanding of project accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Professional registration with a relevant association is considered an asset

• Experience with justice-sector projects (courthouses, police facilities, correctional or detention facilities) is an asset

• Experience with other complex public, institutional, or infrastructure projects will also be strongly considered

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

• Work with a respected, design-driven firm known for tackling complex, meaningful projects

• Collaborate with highly skilled professionals across architecture and engineering disciplines

• Enjoy flexibility through a hybrid work environment

• Lead projects that make a lasting impact on public systems, safety, and communities

WHAT TO DO NOW

If you believe this is a good fit for you and you meet the criteria above, click apply now or contact Keeley Vickerson for more information at kvickerson@talentsphere.ca

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