# Project Manager - Architecture & Engineering Design

> AlphaHire · Dubuque, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-25

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced **A/E Project Manager** to lead architecture and engineering projects from initial kickoff through design, permitting, construction, and final delivery.

This is a hands-on project leadership role with responsibility for **scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, project coordination, and client relationships**. The Project Manager will work closely with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to keep multidisciplinary teams aligned and projects moving forward.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in **architecture, engineering, or multidisciplinary design project management** and is comfortable taking ownership of projects, identifying issues early, driving accountability, and communicating directly with clients.

Responsibilities

-   Lead architecture and engineering projects from kickoff through design, permitting, construction, and final delivery.
-   Manage project **scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, milestones, and client communication**.
-   Lead and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other project team members.
-   Establish priorities and keep project teams aligned with schedules, budgets, and client objectives.
-   Monitor project progress and follow up on outstanding deliverables to maintain schedule performance.
-   Identify scope gaps, coordination issues, design conflicts, and project risks early in the process.
-   Work with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design and scope issues before they impact schedule, budget, or quality.
-   Manage workflows across architectural, engineering, permitting, and construction phases.
-   Communicate directly with clients, provide project updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
-   Coordinate design reviews, project milestones, permitting requirements, and construction-phase activities.
-   Monitor project requirements and deliverables to ensure alignment with contracts, client expectations, and project goals.
-   Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status updates to company leadership.
-   Support continuous improvement of project management processes, workflows, and team coordination.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of experience managing architecture, engineering, or design projects from kickoff through permitting and construction.**
-   Experience working within an **architecture, engineering, or multidisciplinary professional design firm**.
-   Demonstrated ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client relationships.
-   Proven experience leading architects, engineers, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
-   Strong understanding of design workflows, permitting processes, construction documentation, and construction-phase coordination.
-   Ability to identify scope conflicts, resolve project issues, and keep teams aligned with deadlines.
-   Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills.
-   Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project leadership abilities.
-   Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and milestones simultaneously.
-   **Direct project management and project delivery experience is required. Candidates whose experience is primarily project coordination or administrative support will not meet the requirements.**

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary based on experience.
-   Health insurance options.
-   Retirement plan options.
-   Paid time off and company holidays.
-   Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
-   Opportunity to lead diverse architecture and engineering projects.
-   Collaborative, multidisciplinary professional environment.
-   Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaHire](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/2FE887697D/apply)

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