Senior Designer / Project Manager (Higher Education)

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Design
The Role
Lead architectural projects for higher education: manage teams (3–5), create workplans (staffing, budget, schedule), oversee Revit documentation, review submittals, respond to RFIs, interface with clients, and lead construction administration. Travel up to 20%.
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Come build something with Shepley Bulfinch as a Senior Project Manager! 

Shepley Bulfinch is seeking a well-rounded Senior Project Manager who is creative and passionate about architecture, curious about solving complex problems, and looking to grow and learn from others that share the same values. The ability to manage a team of 3-5 people, establishing project workplans (staffing, budget, schedule) and fulfilling contractual, financial and cost control responsibilities. We are looking for someone comfortable leading or assisting on the internal production and delivery of architectural drawings, interfacing with clients, and leading meetings during the construction administration phase of a project. 

Who We Are: 

Shepley Bulfinch is a national architecture and design firm with offices in Boston, Hartford, Houston, Phoenix and Durham. Founded in 1874, the firm has a notable legacy of challenging convention, pioneering visionary design ideas, and collaborating with clients who seek to drive measurable change. 

How do you know if this role is right for you? 

You are collaborative, flexible and well-rounded. You have proven experience in making your voice heard to fulfill the design goals of the firm. You know how to maintain positive working relationships with clients and contractors. You thrive working independently and collaboratively. You are passionate about design and comfortable explaining your design choices. Finally, you have a strong foundation of technical knowledge and familiarity with both interior and exterior detailing. 

  Qualifications: 

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience working on all phases of architectural projects 

  • Prior experience with higher education and/or urban development

  • B.Arch., M.Arch. or equivalent degree 

  • Registered architect preferred (we will accept candidates actively pursuing licensure) 

  • Significant experience managing and using Revit for architectural documentation, as well as experience reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs and revising documents in Revit. 

  • Up to 20% travel expected regionally and nationally  

Shepley Bulfinch offers competitive benefits and compensation, including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, and flexible work schedules, as well as a range of professional growth and development opportunities. 

Shepley Bulfinch is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 10 years experience working on all phases of architectural projects
  • Prior experience with higher education and/or urban development
  • B.Arch., M.Arch. or equivalent degree
  • Registered architect (preferred) or actively pursuing licensure
  • Significant experience managing and using Revit for architectural documentation; reviewing submittals; responding to RFIs; revising documents in Revit
  • Ability to manage a team of 3-5 people and establish project workplans (staffing, budget, schedule)
  • Experience fulfilling contractual, financial and cost control responsibilities
  • Comfortable leading/assisting production and delivery of architectural drawings, interfacing with clients, and leading construction administration meetings
  • Strong foundation of technical knowledge and familiarity with interior and exterior detailing
  • Willingness/ability to travel up to 20% regionally and nationally

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190 Employees
Year Founded: 1874

What We Do

Shepley Bulfinch is a nationally recognized architecture and design firm with a legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. A woman-led enterprise, they specialize in shaping dynamic spaces that support discovery, healing, and learning. The firm is committed to addressing fundamental challenges of well-being, social equity, and environmental stewardship through a collaborative and forward-thinking design process.

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