Project Manager

About IKM Architecture

IKM Architecture is a mid-size design firm with offices in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Columbus. For over 114 years, we’ve focused on designing environments that enhance the human experience across healthcare, higher education, science and technology, the workplace, K-12 education, and civic and cultural markets.

We combine research-driven design, technical rigor, and genuine collaboration to help organizations solve problems and create spaces that perform. Our teams deliver work that’s grounded in curiosity, clarity, and user impact. If you want to contribute to meaningful projects and grow within a supportive, people-centered culture, IKM is a place where you can make a difference.

Overview

IKM Architecture is seeking a Project Manager with healthcare experience in the Columbus region to help support IKM’s growth. The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in leading projects through all phases while building and maintaining relationships with healthcare clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders. This role requires a strong working knowledge of healthcare design and the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate for this role should be collaborative, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of development
• Drive overall client satisfaction through the effective use of pull planning and other lean process tools
• Facilitate design sessions and “Big Room” workshops with stakeholders to gain consensus on project vision and guiding principles
• Work with the project team to prepare and present design solutions to design leadership and clients
• Communicate and coordinate efficiently and effectively with consultants
• Lead project work plan and schedule development, including fee and budget analysis
• Be a strong advocate for the Client’s design, financial, and schedule goals for the project
• Collaborate with marketing on pursuing new opportunities and responding to RFP/RFQs.
• Establish transparent communication protocols to ensure well-coordinated documentation of the project
• Identify and participate in Business Development activities throughout the region
• Participate in staff recruitment efforts to build the Columbus office
• Represent the firm at industry events in Columbus
• Mentor younger staff within the project team
• Knowledge of local and regional jurisdictional authority and code requirements (including NFPA, IBC, FGI, and other codes or standards of care)
• Must possess the ability to apply critical thinking, influencing strategies, and decision-making within a team structure

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as a Project Manager
• Current Architecture registration required
• Experience with healthcare design
• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture is required. Degree must be from an accredited school of architecture
• Software Familiarity with Bluebeam, REVIT, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365

 Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance coverage
• Short and long-term disability
• 401K and Incentive Compensation Plan
• Hybrid / Flexible 40-hour work week
• Employees will receive four weeks of PTO and an additional nine holidays upon starting
• Term life insurance policy
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional organization dues reimbursed

Salary: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00

Workplace Type: Hybrid - 3 days/week in-person at our Columbus, OH office.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: 875 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, portfolio, and cover letter to hiring@ikminc.com. We look forward to reviewing your application!

*IKM is an Equal Opportunity Employer