Architectural Project Manager
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Senior Architectural Project Manager – Public Projects
Architecture, Design & Planning Firm
Ottawa, Ontario
Salary: $95,000–$140,000 + bonus, benefits
The Company
An established and respected Architecture, Design & Planning practice in Ottawa is looking to add an experienced Senior Architectural Project Manager to its team. With a strong pipeline of public, institutional, and private-sector projects, the firm offers the opportunity to work on significant and complex developments within a collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will bring strong architectural project leadership experience and the ability to independently guide projects while working closely with senior partners and multidisciplinary teams.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Architectural Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the successful delivery of complex architectural projects, overseeing work from early design and development through construction documentation and construction administration.
You will serve as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities, providing leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities will include project planning, team coordination, consultant management, client communication, financial oversight, scheduling, technical review, and quality assurance.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will help drive project strategy and delivery while supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will be confident managing multiple stakeholders and complex project requirements while maintaining a high standard of design and technical quality.
What's Required
If you're an experienced architectural Project Manager looking for a senior-level opportunity with a reputable and growing Ottawa practice, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Please click Apply and submit your resume, or contact Laura at lshalev@talentsphere.ca for a confidential discussion.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates who meet the qualifications and experience outlined above will be contacted.
Keywords: Senior Architectural Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Architectural Project Lead, Ottawa, Ontario, Quebec, Gatineau, Almonte, Carleton Place, Merrickville, Perth, Arnprior, Wakefield, Architect, PMP, Public Projects, Institutional Projects, Project Leadership
Architecture, Design & Planning Firm
Ottawa, Ontario
Salary: $95,000–$140,000 + bonus, benefits
The Company
An established and respected Architecture, Design & Planning practice in Ottawa is looking to add an experienced Senior Architectural Project Manager to its team. With a strong pipeline of public, institutional, and private-sector projects, the firm offers the opportunity to work on significant and complex developments within a collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will bring strong architectural project leadership experience and the ability to independently guide projects while working closely with senior partners and multidisciplinary teams.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Architectural Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the successful delivery of complex architectural projects, overseeing work from early design and development through construction documentation and construction administration.
You will serve as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities, providing leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities will include project planning, team coordination, consultant management, client communication, financial oversight, scheduling, technical review, and quality assurance.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will help drive project strategy and delivery while supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will be confident managing multiple stakeholders and complex project requirements while maintaining a high standard of design and technical quality.
What's Required
- 10–20+ years of relevant architectural experience, with a minimum of 7+ years in a Project Management / Project Leadership capacity
- Proven experience leading projects through design, documentation, tender, and construction
- Strong background managing larger public-sector, institutional, or complex projects
- Eligibility to obtain the required Security Clearance
- Minimum 5 years of experience applying Canadian building codes and municipal bylaws
- Advanced knowledge of building technology and construction, including wood-frame, steel, and concrete systems
- Registration as an Architect and/or PMP designation considered a strong asset
- Demonstrated experience managing clients, consultants, project teams, budgets, schedules, and project financials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to provide technical oversight and maintain project quality and delivery standards
- Experience mentoring and supporting intermediate and junior team members
- Opportunity to join an award-winning firm with a strong reputation and diverse project portfolio
- Collaborative and progressive professional environment
- Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, benefits, and additional perks
- Strong opportunities for advancement and long-term career development
- Hybrid/remote working model with flexibility around site visits
- Stable position with a well-established architectural practice
- Opportunity to play a significant leadership role in the delivery of high-profile public and institutional projects
If you're an experienced architectural Project Manager looking for a senior-level opportunity with a reputable and growing Ottawa practice, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Please click Apply and submit your resume, or contact Laura at lshalev@talentsphere.ca for a confidential discussion.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates who meet the qualifications and experience outlined above will be contacted.
Keywords: Senior Architectural Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Architectural Project Lead, Ottawa, Ontario, Quebec, Gatineau, Almonte, Carleton Place, Merrickville, Perth, Arnprior, Wakefield, Architect, PMP, Public Projects, Institutional Projects, Project Leadership
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Responsibilities
Lead complex architectural projects from early design through construction documentation and construction administration, coordinating clients, consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities. Oversee project teams, budgets, schedules, technical reviews, and quality, while supporting project strategy and mentoring junior staff.
Requirements
Requires 10–20+ years of relevant architectural experience, including at least 7 years in project management or leadership, with proven delivery of large public-sector, institutional, or complex projects. Candidates need Canadian building-code and municipal-bylaw experience, advanced construction and building-technology knowledge, strong communication and leadership skills, and eligibility to obtain the required security clearance; Architect registration or a PMP designation is an asset.
Skills
- Architectural Project Management
- Project Leadership
- Project Planning
- Team Coordination
- Consultant Management
- Client Communication
- Financial Oversight
- Budget Management
- Scheduling
- Technical Review
- Quality Assurance
- Construction Administration
- Canadian Building Codes
- Municipal Bylaws
- Building Technology
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Additional Perks
- Flexible Work Arrangement
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Laura
Hiring contact email
lshalev@talentsphere.ca
Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Art & Design
- Construction
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Senior Architectural Project Manager
- Architectural Project Leadership
- Public-Sector Projects
- Institutional Projects
- Project Planning
- Design Development
- Construction Documentation
- Tendering
- Construction Administration
- Client Management
- Consultant Management
- Contractor Coordination
- Municipal Authorities
- Project Budgets
- Project Scheduling
- Project Financials
- Canadian Building Codes
- Municipal Bylaws
- Building Technology
- Wood-Frame Construction
- Steel Construction
- Concrete Construction
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Oversight
- Security Clearance
- Architect Registration
- PMP
- Team Mentoring