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Design Project Manager | Architectural Design & Industrial Construction
Location: Magnolia, TX (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) | Industrial Construction | Design-Build
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Design Project Manager / Architectural Project Manager to lead architectural design and construction projects from initial concept through project completion.
This position is ideal for an architectural design professional with strong project management skills, hands-on experience using Autodesk Revit and Bluebeam Revu, and a solid understanding of commercial and industrial construction.
As a Design Project Manager, you will serve as a key connection between architectural design, engineering, and construction teams, ensuring that design concepts translate into accurate, code-compliant, and constructible building solutions.
The ideal candidate brings experience in architectural project management, construction documentation, design development, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction administration within an architecture, engineering, or integrated design-build environment.
Experience with industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, mission-critical infrastructure, or pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Design & Project Management
- Lead and manage architectural design projects through the complete project lifecycle, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding support, and construction administration.
- Coordinate architectural project schedules, deliverables, design milestones, and technical requirements.
- Oversee the development and review of architectural drawings, specifications, and detailed construction documentation using Autodesk Revit.
- Manage multiple commercial or industrial construction projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedules, and client expectations.
- Coordinate architectural designs with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and civil engineering disciplines.
- Ensure architectural designs comply with applicable building codes, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Design-Build Construction & Engineering Coordination
- Serve as a liaison between architects, engineers, construction project managers, contractors, and field personnel.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities throughout the design-build construction process.
- Conduct design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering evaluations to improve project efficiency and construction feasibility.
- Review architectural drawings and engineering plans to identify design conflicts and resolve coordination issues.
- Support the integration of architectural design with structural systems, building materials, and construction sequencing.
- Collaborate with construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project execution.
Construction Documentation & Administration
- Develop, review, and coordinate architectural construction documents, technical specifications, and project submittals.
- Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), construction submittals, and design clarification requests.
- Utilize Bluebeam Revu for drawing reviews, document markups, and design coordination.
- Participate in construction meetings, design reviews, and project site inspections.
- Provide architectural support during construction to address field conditions, design modifications, and constructability challenges.
- Assist with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of architectural plans and construction documentation.
Building Codes, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure architectural designs and construction documents comply with applicable federal, state, and local building codes.
- Maintain high standards for architectural design quality, technical accuracy, and construction documentation.
- Identify potential design issues, construction risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support consistent communication and coordination between architectural, engineering, and construction teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
- Minimum 5 years of professional architectural design experience working under a licensed architect.
- Experience managing architectural projects from schematic design through construction administration.
- Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit for architectural design, drafting, and construction documentation.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
- Experience producing, reviewing, and coordinating architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Working knowledge of building codes, architectural design standards, construction methods, and building materials.
- Experience coordinating with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering teams.
- Understanding of construction administration processes, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
- Strong project management, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the United States as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in industrial construction, commercial construction, or design-build project delivery.
- Architectural design experience involving manufacturing facilities, industrial buildings, mission-critical facilities, or data centers.
- Experience designing or coordinating pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and related structural systems.
- Background with an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firm or integrated design-build contractor.
- Strong understanding of construction materials, structural systems, building envelopes, and construction sequencing.
- Experience participating in constructability reviews, value engineering, and multidisciplinary design coordination.
- Familiarity with industrial facility design, manufacturing environments, or other technically complex building projects.
- Experience supporting construction teams through project closeout and completion.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Architectural Project Management
- Architectural Design & Design Development
- Autodesk Revit & Bluebeam Revu
- Construction Documents & Construction Administration
- Design-Build Project Coordination
- Industrial & Commercial Building Design
- Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination
- Building Codes & Regulatory Compliance
- Constructability Reviews & Value Engineering
- Project Scheduling & Quality Control
- Construction Field Coordination
- Stakeholder Communication & Leadership
Work Environment & Schedule
Location: Magnolia, Texas
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Schedule: Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Travel: Periodic travel to construction project sites throughout the United States